Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945)

"Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945)" is the first exhibition dedicated to the history of Spanish immigration to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries12. This groundbreaking exhibition showcases over 300 photographs, documents, and audiovisual materials collected from family albums of third and fourth-generation descendants of Spanish emigrants23.

The exhibition is set to open at the Tampa Bay History Center on March 1, 2025, and will run until August 3, 202524. This marks the first stop on its U.S. tour after a successful run in Spain, where it attracted over 30,000 visitors across three cities: Madrid, Gijon, and Almería

The exhibition is the result of over a decade of research by curators James D. Fernández, a professor at New York University, and Luis Argeo, a journalist and filmmaker. It's promoted by the Fundación Consejo España – EE.UU. with support from Acción Cultural Espñaola and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation

 The exhibition is divided into six chapters, following the stages of the immigrants' journey:
Adiós
¡A trabajar!
Living la vida
Se organizaron
Solidaridad y discordia
Made in USA