Ernest Hemingway is an important American icon of courage, dignity, and individualism.
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Hemingway’s home, Finca Vigía, is a unique and irreplaceable literary shrine to the most famous and influential American writer of the 20th century.
Finca Vigía is where Hemingway lived for 22 years of his life and it was his only true home—the place where he put down roots. It remains as Hemingway left it. The author’s home is filled with a collection of books, fine art, typewriters, clothing, furniture, record albums, china, safari trophies, fishing rods, and more, all acquired by Hemingway.
- All are in the process of restoration and preservation.
- Time, humidity, and sunlight are our enemies.
We think of our supporters as our Heroes. We count on you. We thank you. Without a doubt, your tax-deductible contributions add up. Every little bit helps.
Please support us now as we work to protect the legacy of an American treasure.
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New Leadership for Finca Vigía Foundation
The Finca Vigía Foundation is proud to announce a new chapter in its leadership as we welcome Andrés V. Gíl as President and Dr. Sandra Spanier as Vice President. Together, they will guide the Foundation into its third decade, continuing its mission of preserving the legacy of Ernest Hemingway.
Andrés V. Gil – Distinguished Leader
Andrés brings a wealth of experience to his new role as President of the Finca Vigía Foundation. He is the Founder and President of Allies of Hispanic Culture, Education and Science Foundation (AHCES). More »
Sandra Spanier – Hemingway Scholar
Sandy is a founding member of the Finca Vigía Foundation. She is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English at Penn State University and General Editor of the Hemingway Letters Project. More »
After more than a decade of leadership, Co-Presidents, Frank Phillips and Bob Vila will remain on the Board of Directors. We are delighted to have their continued support and expertise.
A New Era of Leadership
The Finca Vigía Foundation is fortunate to have two new exceptionally talented individuals at the helm. Together, Andrés and Sandy bring a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to cultural preservation, and a shared vision for the future of the Foundation. Their leadership will ensure that the Foundation continues to thrive in its mission to restore and preserve the Ernest Hemingway home and its contents at Finca Vigía. We are excited to embark on this new era and look forward to the continued growth and success of the Finca Vigía Foundation under their guidance.
OUR MISSION
From the Executive Director
Foundation News
Hemingway’s Finca Vigía: Preserving American Cultural Heritage
From an essay by Dr. Sandra Spanier
Finca Vigía is the fitting home of the treasure trove of papers and books, some still in need of being restored, preserved, and scanned. But the importance of Finca Vigía extends far beyond serving as the natural repository for the Hemingway papers and books. The house itself tells the story of Hemingway’s life and work. Not only did he write IN the house, he even wrote ON its very walls: to this day, one can read on the bathroom walls Hemingway’s penciled daily records of his weight and blood pressure, along with some pithy notations about what he ate or drank.