Santiago de Cuba - Cuartel Moncada / Museo Historico 26 de Julio

The Cuartel Moncada barracks fell under attack on July 26th, 1953 during the carnival celebrations, by rebel forces, led by Fidel Castro, Raul Castro, and Che Guevara. They were intent on capturing the barracks to obtain weapons. The attempt on Moncada failed but the revolutionaries gained recognition. The Museo Historico 26 de Julio is now housed in the former Cuartel Moncada, along with the Ciudad Escolar 26 de Julio. The museum, describes the history of Cuba from the 1500s onward, with particular attention paid to the events of the 1950s, including the attack at Santiago de Cuba on July 26, 1953.