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2022
Outstanding village of Cangas de Onis has inaugurated The Legacy Exposition. Free entrance and open untill december 30th
With our most sincere apreciación to the , House of Culture, the Town Hall and the Defense Delegation at the Principado de Asturias.
NOVEMBER 2022
The Legacy Exhibition arrives to Baza, Granada
OCTOBER 2022
More tan 70.000 visitors at The Legacy exposition in Oviedo University
An outstanding success for the continuation of the knowledge of the Spanish legacy in the United States of America. With our most sincere thanks to the University of Oviedo and to the Defense Delegation in Asturias for this great step forward.
OCTOBER 2022
The Naval Museum in Madrid has inaugurated the exposition on the relevant support of the Spanish Armada on the Revolutionary War of Independence
OCTOBER 2022
The Legacy President, Eva Garcia, Honorary Curator at the Naval Museum exposition
OCTOBER 2022
The Legacy landed at the “Salón del Trono” in Granada
SEPTEMBER 2022
The Legacy exposition in downtown Oviedo: great opening at the University
SEPTEMBER 2022
The Legacy Exposition arrives to Bailén
Museo de la batalla de Bailén.
Sala de exposiciones temporales.
C. Pérez Galdós, 19.
Bailen es de gran importancia para nuestro legado. Allí nació Felipe de Neve, fundador de la ciudad de Los Ángeles en California. ¿Podéis creeros que en EEUU hay monumentos de la figura de este héroe y aquí no? en The Legacy lo hemos Adoptado y pelearemos para que se conozca.
JULY 2022
The Legacy has arrived to San Sebastian to promote The Basque Legacy in the USA
We are very thankful for this warm welcome. The exposition incorporates four new postcards and can be visited in a magical place full of history, the chapel of San Pedro Apóstol, in Paseo del Muelle 2, Monday through Saturday from 11 to 2 and frm 14.30 to 18.30.
JULY 2022
The Legacy´s president, Eva Garcia, in charge of the logistic for the arrival to the port of San Sebastian of Nao Victoria to celebrate the 4th of july
The occasion was the inauguration of The Legacy Exposition The Basque Legacy in the USA, García requested support to the Nao Victoria Foundation and the agreement was made immediately, Nao Victoria enter for the first time the port of San Sebastian on June 29th. A team work with evident high levels of success.
JULY 2022
Last April 6th, in Washington DC, The President and CEO of the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation (“The Olmsted Foundation”), MG Bruce K. Scott, USA (Ret.), and the President & Founder of El Legado Español en los Estados Unidos de América (“The Legacy”), Ms. Eva Garcia signed the agreement in the Army/Navy Officers Club of Washington DC on Farragut Square. At the ceremony was the Honorary member to The Legacy Admiral James G. Foggo
APRIL 2022
The Legacy signs a cooperation agreement with the major of Avilés Mariví Monteserín
MARCH 2022
The Legacy signs a cooperation agreement with "Correos" the postal office in Spain
FEBRUARY 2022
2021
Chief of the Spanish Army, General Varela, new Honorary Member
During the celebration of the first Gala The Legacy, former Spanish Chief of the Army General Varela, received the award, in recognition to his outstanding contributions to the mission and objectives of The Legacy. His support was crucial on the publication of the book George washington and Spain. The Spanish Army Legacy in the USA.
DECEMBER 2021
The Legacy presents the trilogy The Spanish Florida
On the occasion of the presentation of the last chapter of the trilogy, the Military Cultural and Historical Institute of the Spanish Army hosted the premier of the last video: Captain Francisco Menendez. The event was preside by General Enrique Bohigas and Eva García with a wide representation of assistants.
The trilogy consists of this 3 videos; The Sanctuary, General Montiano, Captain Francisco Menendez.
NOVEMBER 2021
El pasado mes de noviembre, con motivo de su V aniversario, The Legacy presentó su primera Gala
Con un mensaje al mas puro estilo de activismo histórico, la celebración aconteció el Día de Acción de Gracias. Tal y como nos han estado contando por los últimos cinco años; El primer Día de Acción de Gracias fue español y parece que sus acciones empiezan a tener eco a ambos lados del Atlántico. La cena estuvo presidida por Eva García, presidenta y fundadora de The Legacy. en su alocución hizo un breve paseo histórico por la llegada de los españoles a aquellas tierras.
El primer Día de acción de Gracias fue en San Agustin con el Almirante Pedro Menendez de Avilés, hubo muchos otros, entre ellos en 1598, el protagonizado por una caravana que cruzó el Río Grande. Tras más de 500 kilómetros de viaje se instalaron en San Elizario, lo que hoy conocemos como El Paso y allí celebraron junto a los nativos un banquete en agradecimiento por la milagrosa llegada.
NOVEMBER 2021
The Legacy exhibition in Madrid
NOVEMBER 2021
The Legacy arrived to Menorca
Eva García visited the island to present a token of the footprint of our common legacy, at the town hall with Major Hector Pons and at the Isla del Rey with the president of the Fundation Luis Alejandre.
AUGUST 2021
US Ambassador to Spain Santiago Cabanas new honorary member for The Legacy
The Ambassador accepted the award at his residence in Washington DC with the attendance of a diverse number of US and Spanish military leaders and distinguish visitors. Diplomacy goes beyond objectives with outstanding professionals like Cabanas. His genuine interest and generosity to support the mission of the Legacy are a testimony of his capacity and efficiency to serve his country and the recovery of the Spanish legacy in Northamerica.
AUGUST 2021
CNO Admiral John Richardson, new honorary member for The Legacy
Admiral Richardson accepted the award at the Spanish ambassador residence in Washington DC with the attendance of a diverse group of top representatives from the Spanish and US military and distinguish visitors. During his remarks he made a summary of some of the activities he supported during his time as CNO. His genuine support and active participation were crucial for the advancement of the mission and objectives of The Legacy.
AUGUST 2021
The Legacy celebrates its 5th anniversary in Washinton DC
During the ceremony, The Legacy’s two new honorary members were announced and presented with awards for their outstanding support to the mission and objectives of The Legacy: Admiral John Richardson, former US Chief of Naval Operations, and Ambassador of Spain, Santiago Cabanas. The 2019 honorary member, the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was also in attendance.
AUGUST 2021
The Legacy presents at NATO headquarters in Valencia "The United States of Spain"
JUNE 2021
The Legacy is now part of the Public Library in Yorktown
The Legacy´s President, Eva Garcia appointed Spanish Army Ambassador among other personalities that would become the representatives of the project “Marca Ejercito”, they have been chosen based upon their values; trust, security, abnegation, sacrifice and proven success on their missions and objectives
The event was presented by General Francisco Varela Chief of the Spanish Army, at El Casino de Madrid, last December 16th.
FEBRUARY 2021
The Legacy Official Presentation Video
JANUARY 2021
2020
The Legacy´s President, Eva Garcia appointed Spanish Army Ambassador
The Legacy´s President, Eva Garcia appointed Spanish Army Ambassador among other personalities that would become the representatives of the project “Marca Ejercito”, they have been chosen based upon their values; trust, security, abnegation, sacrifice and proven success on their missions and objectives
The event was presented by General Francisco Varela Chief of the Spanish Army, at El Casino de Madrid, last December 16th.
DECEMBER 2020
The Legacy arrives to Forth Leavenworth (Kansas)
LTG James E. Rainey has received a copy of the book that reminds the contribution of the Spanish Army to the independence of the United States
NOVEMBER 2020
The Legacy participated in Santander on the anniversary for the 250th anniversary of the Spanish Navy Engineer Corps
The activities will continue until the end of 2021. A copy of The Legacy book “George Washington and Spain” was presented by Eva García to Gema Igual; Major of Santander. She was unaware of the common history ties that unite us and show a positive interest on further cooperation opportunities
SEPTEMBER 2020
The Legacy invited to the celebration of the 244th Anniversary of the US Marines in Madrid
NOVEMBER 2019
US Navy Ball October 18th, 2019. Rota
“No Higher Honor” The Legacy President, Eva Garcia Guest Speaker at the US Navy Gala all in Rota, commemorating the 244th anniversary of the US Navy
OCTOBER 2019
Spanish Navy Awards 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019
The Legacy awarded with the Spanish Navy Awards 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019
Closure of the Toledo exhibition promoted by The Legacy
SEPTEMBER 2019
The Legacy, the Spanish Navy and the University of Sevilla join efforts for the celebration of the 500 anniversary of the first circunnavigation of the World
JUNE 2019
June 1st the University of Seville with the Spanish Navy and The Legacy joined forces on the celebration of the 500 anniversary of the first circunnavigation of the world, a chapter of history that changed the world in many ways, just to mention a few from a commercial, economical, geographical, botanical point of view. The era of globalization had started.
The event closure was celebrated at the Reales Alcazares with a very well represented crowd of attendees that went beyond the 200 people.
2018
The Legacy is pleased to join the Spanish Armada and the Spanish Army on the celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Spanish flag.
NOVEMBER 2018
The Legacy supports the Spanish Army Awards 2018
OCTOBER 2018
The Legacy supports the Spanish Navy Awards 2018
SEPTEMBER 2018
The Legacy guests of honor at the festivities of Mahon
SEPTEMBER 2018
The Legacy successfully concludes the events for the 150th Anniversary of the last visit of Admiral Farragut to Menorca
JUNE 2018
The Spanish Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Teodoro Lopez Calderon and the Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa Admiral James G. Foggo participated in the event.
Cooperation agreement between the Mahon Town Hall and The Legacy to promote and recover the fascinating history on the presence of the US Navy in the island permanently since 1815 and for over 30 years. Their midshipmen were trained in the island many years before the foundation of the US naval academy in Annapolis
JUNE 2018
Plaque unveiling at the Casino of Mahon honoring Admiral Farragut last dance in the island on New Years Eve of 1817
JUNE 2018
Opening Ceremony for the events conmemorating the last visit of Admiral Farragut to Spain in a diplomatic mission
JUNE 2018
The official start of the events was a magnificent concert by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, in the magnificent 18th Century Principal theater of Mahon. The concert was possible thanks to the cooperation of the Council of Mahon and the drive of Mayor Conxa Juanola. The 30 members of the band delighted us with an hour and a half of exceptional music directed by Charles White.
The theater was full.
The Legacy Project. Design and request for the commemorative stamp celebrating the 150 last trip to Spain of Admiral Farragut. The Spanish post office issued 180.000 copies
JUNE 2018
Admiral James G. Foggo Honorary Member to The Legacy. The appointment occurred in Menorca during the 150th anniversary of the last visit of Admiral Farragut to the island.
JUNE 2018
The Legacy publishes the book “George Washington & Spain. The Spanish Army Legacy in the United States of America”
JUNE 2018
TVE broadcast about The Spanish Legacy in the U.S. of America
APRIL 2018
The Legacy presents "The Spanish Legacy in the U.S. Navy" at the National Defense University in Fort MacNair
APRIL 2018
On April 12, 2018, Eva M. García, President and Founder of the Legacy Association and editor of the book "Farragut and Menorca: The Spanish Legacy in the U.S. Navy," accompanied by Melissa Hathaway, The Legacy´s Vice President in the USA, presented a copy of the book to Vice Admiral Fitz Roegge, President of the National Defense University. The ceremony was hosted by the College of Information and Cyberspace in Lincoln Hall at Fort McNair in Washington, DC.
The photo shows the closing ceremony with the presentation of the book to NDU President VADM. Roegge and to NDU Chancellor atCollege of Information and Cyberspace. RADM. Janice M. Hamby
Eva García presented the book Farragut and Menorca at the Smithsonian for its incorporation to the Library Museum
APRIL 2018
Last April 12th, at the National Museum for American History The Legacy book was presented to Mr. David Allison and accompanied by 2017 Pulitzer Finalist Larrie Ferreiro for the Book; Brothers at Arms. American Independence and the men of France and Spain who saved it.
Mr. Allison is Senior Schollar at the Office of the Director with responsibilities for overall leadership and management of the museum including planning, research, collecting, education, exhibitions, fundraising, business activities, and facilities renovation.
The Legacy joins the celebration for the 500 years Anniversary of the expedition that made the first sailing tour around the world with Fernando de Magallanes and Juan Sebastian Elcano
MARCH 2018
The event was held last March the 22nd at the Monasterio de Prado in Valladolid. The event was presided by His Majesty the King Felipe VI and the Queen of Spain.
MR. ROBERT HUDSON - UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
DR. AMALIA PÉREZ-JUEZ - ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ARCHAEOLOGY
DIRECTOR, STUDY ABROAD SPAIN
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
DR. RICARDO J. ELIA - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ARCHAEOLOGY
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
The University of Boston presents The Legacy: Farragut and Menorca in its library
MARCH 2018
On March 20th, Farragut and Menorca. The Spanish Legacy in the US Navy was presented by the Legacy to Mugar Memorial Library at Boston University, in recognition of the long and productive ties between Spain and the United States.
2017
Prime Minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy presented at the White House The Legacy Association book “Farragut and Menorca”
SEPTEMBER 2017
A Spanish book arrives at the White House
On the occasion of the visit of the President of Spain, Mariano Rajoy, to the White House the book Farragut and Menorca, The Legacy of Spain in the US Navy was presented as an institutional gift to US President Donald Trump. It so happens that Prime Minister Rajoy stayed precisely in the building where Admiral Farragut was nominated by president Abraham Lincoln as a military key leader during the American Civil War. A decision that later on Lincoln admitted as one of the most important ones taken during the conflict.
Unveiling ceremony at the US Naval Museum in Annapolis of a plaque donated by The Legacy. The Plaque was inaugurated by the US CNO, the Spanish CNO and the Spanish Ministry of Defense and The Legacy President
SEPTEMBER 2017
The Legacy presents the book Farragut y Menorca at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis
SEPTEMBER 2017
The Legacy participates in the 22nd Forum of the Fundación Consejo España – Estados Unidos
SEPTEMBER 2017
The Forum took place in Williamsburg, Virginia..
Research in the archives of the Library of Congress in Washington
MAY 2017
Exchange of consular letters between representatives of Menorca and Washington during the period of 1804 - 1824.
Attendace to the Inaugural Exposition of: Miquel Barceló. Under the Title of “El Arca de Noé” as part of the events that conmmemorate the VIII Centenary of the Founation of the Unviersity of Salamanca
APRIL 2017
Spanish Government Vice President Mrs. Soraya Saenz de Santamaria and The Dean of the Salamanca University Mr. Daniel Hernández Ruiperez were the leading personalities in charged of the inaugural Ceremony.
Signing of a collaboration agreement with the Association “The Legacy - The Spanish Legacy in the United States of America”
MARCH 2017
Agreement signed in collaboration with Fundación Consejo de España - USA to promote the dissemination of knowledge about the shared history between Spain and the United States.
Research about the US Navy deployment in Spain during the years 1815 - 1848
JANUARY 2017
In the General archives of the Spanish Navy “Álvaro de Bazán” located in the Palacio del Marqués de Santa Cruz in Viso del Marques (Ciudad Real).
Our gratitude to the Spanish Navy for their continued encouragement and motivating support of our objectives.
2016
Event at the Ambassador’s Residence to commemorate the excellent relationship between our Armed Forces
DECEMBER 2016
Collaborative agreement signed between Salamanca University and the association “The Legacy” to support the promotion of the University in the United States
DECEMBER 2016
This agreement coincides with the commemoration of the 8th Centenary.
James Costos Perpetual Ambassador to The Legacy
DECEMBER 2016
Collaborative agreement between the association The Legacy. The Spanish Legacy in the United States of America and the Naval Museum Foundation for the dissemination of the documents, archives, and libraries related to the common history between Spain and the USA.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
On September 28, at the Naval Museum, a collaboration agreement was signed between the Association The Legacy, The Spanish Legacy in the United States of America, and the Naval Museum Foundation.
Sponsorship of the Book by Doctor Foltz
MAY 2016
The Rear Admiral of the US Navy lived in Menorca as a resident surgeon for a period of two years to thereafter become the first resident surgeon at the White House under two Presidents.
His training in Menorca was fundamental to his career.
He would go on to accompany Admiral Farragut on his last voyage to Spain in 1867.