My Family History Projectby: Diego Garcia

My Family is from…Durango, Mexico

• Durango, Mexico is dry year round.

• Durango state is famous for being home of Francisco “Pancho” Villa. The leader of the Mexican Revolution.

• The states of Durango, Chihuahua and Coahuila is known as the Zone of Silence.

My mom• My mom said it was pretty good

growing up in Durango.• My mom’s parents were strict.• We drove by car to get here with my

aunt.

My dad• My dad was born in Durango, Mexico.• We speak Spanish.• We moved here to start over.• We still have family living there.• Gael, my brother, was born in

Durango, Mexico.• I was born in Salina, KS.

Traditions•We celebrate the Day of the Dead.

My grandma• My grandma still lives in Durango,

Mexico.• My grandma comes for vacations.• My grandma’s parents were good.• My grandma speaks Spanish.

This is my family history.