February 26, 1804, remains an extraordinary date in Curaçao’s history, celebrated as Día di Victoria. This day marked the successful defense of the island against a British invasion during the Napoleonic Wars.... Read more »
e Bringing Back a Historic Celebration Once Discouraged by the Dutch Colonial Government eWillemstad, Curaçao – February 2024 – In a groundbreaking effort to restore Curaçao’s true history, Curaçao International School is... Read more »
Plasa Piar: A Symbol of Shared History Nestled in the historic center of Willemstad, Plasa Piar stands as a testament to the enduring bond between Venezuela and Curaçao. This iconic space, home... Read more »
Manuel Carlos Piar, a central figure in the Latin American wars of independence, is remembered for contributing to Venezuela’s liberation. However, the roots of his revolutionary spirit and tactical prowess can be... Read more »
José Caridad González emerged as an influential figure in the late 18th-century Caribbean, advocating against the oppressive system of slavery that marked the region. Born in Africa, González was forcibly taken to... Read more »
The Brugman Family Curaçao’s legacy of producing courageous, visionary individuals extends far beyond its shores, as seen in the story of Mathias Brugman, a key figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement.... Read more »
Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez is a figure of profound significance within Curaçao, across the Dutch Caribbean, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and beyond. As a visionary leader and a... Read more »
In Curaçao, the voices of our past heroes—figures like Luis Brión, Manuel Carlos Piar, Tula, and Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez—echo through the corridors of history. Still, they remain marginalized... Read more »
Curaçao’s history is rich with visionary leaders who fought for freedom, justice, and the betterment of our society. Heroes like Manuel Carlos Piar and Luis Brión, whose names are etched in the... Read more »
The executions of Manuel Piar in 1817 and José Prudencio Padilla in 1828, both under the orders or influence of Simón Bolívar, represent two of the most controversial moments in Bolívar’s leadership... Read more »