Columbus Day, observed on the second Monday of October, commemorates Christopher Columbus’s 1492 voyage across the Atlantic—a journey that changed the course of world history. But there’s more to the day than meets the eye!

Did you know the first Columbus Day celebration took place in New York City way back in 1792? It wasn’t declared a federal holiday until 1937, thanks to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Today, while some still honor Columbus’s voyage of exploration, many communities also recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the rich cultures and histories of Native Americans.

And here’s a twist—Columbus never actually landed in North America! His famous voyage brought him to the Bahamas, not the U.S. mainland.

Whether you view the day as one of exploration or reflection, Columbus Day reminds us how one voyage can shape centuries of history.

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