The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated in Nicaragua on 14 September. It remembers the 1856 victory led by Colonel José Dolores Estrada against forces connected with William Walker’s filibuster campaign. The day is part of Nicaragua’s patriotic calendar and is often marked through ceremonies, school activities, flags and reflection on resistance and national identity.

Event Suggestions:
• Creating a timeline about the Battle of San Jacinto and Nicaraguan history
• Exploring Nicaraguan symbols, music or stories with cultural context
• Hosting a discussion on resistance, independence and public memory