The birthplace of the Father of the Nation, the first museum founded in Granma 50 years ago, treasures a rich collection linked to the patrician of Bayamo and other figures of local history. It is a referent and a place that those interested in the History of Cuba must not miss.

Arriving at the Birthplace Museum of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes the doors open and invite us to feel and know the life of the initiator of our struggles for independence.

The museum it is a necessary point of reference for all interested in knowing about the history of Cuba. This institution is one of the main cultural centers and center of high patrimonial value of the Bayamo city.

Miguel Muñoz López, specialist and museologist, highlighted the historic and architectural importance of the house.

Miguel Antonio Muñoz López, specialist and researcher of the institution, highlighted that this is the only two-stories building that remains in Bayamo surviving to the historic set on fire of 1869, one of the most dramatic events of the beginning of the 10 years War.

Besides the personality of Cespedes there are others related to this house, which had an important involvement in the conspiratorial process prior to the outbreak of 1868, that we will be commemorating the 150th anniversary soon, he said.

Muñoz López explained  that in this house besides Carlos Manuel, two other of his brothers were born in this case: Francisco Javier and Pedro María de Céspedes y del Castillo, who both also participated in the uprising of La Demajagua on October 10th , 1868 and in the 10 years War, reaching high military positions in the Liberation Army.

Therefore, we are talking about a house where a family of patriots was born, founders of the nation and initiators of the independence revolution in Cuba, and not just a building that stands out for its excellent state of conservation and heritage value, he noted.

The Birthplace of Céspedes, treasures a collection of around 2 thousand pieces and original documents acquired by purchase, donations and transfers process.

The Birthplace of Cespedes treasures reach collections preserved very well thanks to the strict care of the specialists of the institution

On September 30, 1968, the renowned cultural institution, that for decades has been the emblem of our nation’s history, was founded, mainly because it was the birthplace of the initiator of Cuban libertarian deeds.

Fifty years after the foundation of the museum and 150 years after the  independence cry of La Demajagua, the birthplace of the Father of the Nation rises majestically, inviting us to discover more details of our Revolution and the man, who according to Fidel says, symbolized the spirit of the Cubans of that time and the dignity and rebellion of a diverse people that began to be born in history.

 

 

 

 


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