Santiago Surrender Tree
The site of the Santiago Surrender Tree, located in Santiago, Cuba, marks the site where Spanish forces surrendered to U.S. forces on July 17, 1898, at the end of the Spanish–American War.
Background
The site of the ceiba tree marks the site where Spanish forces surrendered to U.S. forces on July 17, 1898, at the end of the Spanish–American War.The tree had been the site of previous prisoner exchanges. On July 1, 1898, U.S. and Cuban troops had taken Fort El Viso, El Caney and San Juan Hill. These victories led to the U.S. victory at Santiago de Cuba.