Apr 24, 2017 | Christa Markley

Video: 500 Years of Cuban History and Culture

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Get to know more about Dr. Alberto Jones's upcoming trip to Cuba in November, "500 Years of Cuban History and Culture," detailed by Dr. Jones himself.   From Santa Clara to Havana, walk in the footsteps of Cuba's history and discover firsthand its cultural legacy: a warm and welcoming community defined by resilience, tenacity, and spirit.

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