Toussaint L’Ouverture “The engineer of the Haitian revolution” also known as Toussaint Bréda. Toussaint is a well-known historical figure recognized around the world for his accomplishments in the Haitian revolution. (May 20, 1743–April 8, 1803) He was often referred to as “The Slave who defeated Napoleon”. Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest generals who ever lived. At the end of the 18th century the self-educated slave with no military training drove Napoleon out of Haiti and led his country to independence.

Heroes (Well acknowledged as Combat de Vertières), was the last major battle during the Second War of Haitian Independence. The battle was fought between Haitian rebels and French expeditionary forces. As a result of that battle Haiti received it’s independence on January 1st. 1804. The battle was led by Jean Jacques Dessalines.

Catherine Flon sewed the first Haitian flag on the last day of the Congress of Arcahaie on May 18, 1803. Flon was the goddaughter of General Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a leader in the Haitian Revolution. Her picture is featured on the Haitian currency Gourdes (10) issued in 2000.

L’Embleme (Coat of Arms) is composed of various items such as a drum, a bugle, long guns, and ship anchors. A Phrygian cap is placed above the palm tree as a symbol of freedom. On the lawn between the drum and the ribbon there are to two pieces of chains with a broken link symbolizing the “broken chain of slavery”. The ribbon bears the national motto of Haiti: L'Union Fait La Force translated as "Unity We Have Strength".

1804 marked the year of Haiti’s Independence. On January 1, 1804 the slaves from the island of St. Domingue (known today Santo Domingo) led a bloody uprising against their French masters. General Jean-Jacques Dessalines was the leader of the uprising after the arrest of Toussaint L’Ouverture. Jean Jacques Dessalines (General in Chief) read and signed the Act of Independence also on January 1, 1804 in the city of Gonaives.

Neg Mawon also known as (The Marow, or Maroons). The French encountered many forms of slave resistance during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The African slaves that fled to remote mountainous areas were called mawon. They were also known as Amerindians. These native people of Haiti were located on the island of Hispaniola. Mawons were known for sneaking back to their plantations to free enslaved family members and friends.

La Citadelle is a large fortress on a mountaintop located in northern Haiti. It is the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere and was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982. The Citadel was built by Henri Christophe who was a key leader during the Haiti’s slave rebellion.

Port-AU-Prince is the capital and the largest city of Haiti. In 1804, Port au Prince became the capital of newly Independent Haïti. It is the principal seaport and commercial center of Haiti. Major manufactures include processed food, beverages, tobacco products, textiles, and building materials.

Port-De-Paix is a city in the Northwest province of Haiti. It is one of the most peaceful cities of Haiti. Port de Paix is a city where the people are proud and have a sense of independence, leadership and entrepreneurship. Christopher Colombus and the Spaniards named Valparaiso, (Vallee du paradis). We want to dedicate this city to François Capois (Capois-La-Mort The death) a courageous hero of our independence who fought until his last breath. Capois is mostly known for his extraordinary courage and herculean bravery at the Battle of Vertières in which the French general Viscount of Rochambeau, commander of Napoleon's army at St. Domingue, even called a brief cease-fire to congratulate him.

Konpa (sometimes written Kompas, Compa or Compas) is a musical genre which is native to Haiti and the popular music that is found in the Haitian nightlife. Nemours Jean Baptiste was a Haitian saxophonist, writer, and band leader. He is credited with being the inventor of Konpa along with music pioneer Webert Sicot who was also a Haitian composer, band leader and founder of this music genre in the 1950s.This style of music is often featured at Haitian festivals and events worldwide.