Manuel Carlos María Francisco Piar Gómez April 28, 1774 – October 16, 1817 Manuel Carlos María Francisco Piar Gómez (April 28, 1774 – October 16, 1817) was a General-in-Chief in the Venezuelan... Read more »
Néstor Rivero Pérez On October 16, 1817, our history marked a somber date with the execution of Carlos Manuel Piar, a fundamental hero in our struggle for emancipation. Piar, recognized for his... Read more »
Manuel Carlos Piar Manuel Carlos Piar was indeed proclaimed by the people of Guayana, particularly around the Orinoco River, as the liberator of the southern region of Venezuela. This acknowledgment stems from... Read more »
What We Should All Know About Our History History is more than just names and dates—it is the story of who we are, where we come from, and the spirit that has... Read more »
Why the use of the graphic masks. “Negro con máscara blanca” (“Black man with a white mask”) A key point to highlight about Manuel Piar is the persistent racial discrimination he faced... Read more »
Specification for the Upcoming Field Trip Willemstad, February 6, 2025. We are pleased to organize the upcoming Field Trip for the International School of Curaçao, dedicated to recreating the historic Victory Day... Read more »
Victory and Legacy The victory at Curaçao was not just a military triumph but a testament to the unbreakable will of its people. Against a professional army, the islanders had fought... Read more »
The Battle of Curaçao, 1804: The Indomitable Island’s Triumph The British fleet anchored at Piscadera Baai, their red uniforms gleaming as they advanced with precision. They landed in force, overwhelming the small... Read more »
The “Duna Kara na Maria Isabel Gómez” project has achieved remarkable success in honoring the legacy of Maria Isabel Gómez, mother of General Manuel Piar, and has ignited a renewed interest in... Read more »
Ashley Mauricia also painting his version of Maria Isabel Gómez. Joining the project Duna Kara Na Maria Isabel Gómez (Give a Face to Maria Isabel Gómez) Ashley Mauricia, also known as “Holly”... Read more »