The Museum of the Revolution, formerly the Presidential Palace, still has bullet holes, from the revolt against Batista
Statue and painting commemorating events of the Revolution
Young Cuban soldiers studying
Poster from Cuba's historic literacy campaign to attain 100% basic literacy
In 1961, children marched to the countryside to teach basic reading and writing.
School children today
Young school teachers converse with member of our tour group (left)
Soñadora (dreamer) art print by a student at the Down's Syndrome school in Pinar del Rio
Trip for background research, sponsored by
GLCA New Directions Grant to
Joan Slonczewski at Kenyon College