When Slovak immigrants arrived in America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they carried more than just belongings—they brought their entire cultural world with them. In America's ...

Settling in Pennsylvania to work in the coal mines, he met his wife, Anna, a fellow Slovak immigrant. Over time, he became literate, learned English, moved to Ohio to work in the steel mills, and ...

Karolina Hrustinec was abandoned in Slovakia at 9 years old ... shares the compelling story of her mother’s immigration from Europe in her book, “Karolina.” She will give a free presentation ...