I rise today in honor and recognition of the Czech Cultural Center of Sokol Greater Cleveland. as we join them in celebration of the grand opening of the Czech Museum and Library. housed within the historic Bohemian National Hall in Clevelands North Broadway neighborhood. The Czech Museum and Library is part of the colorful weave in Clevelands vibrant fabric of cultural diversity. and is visible in the strength. beauty and grace of the Bohemian National Hall. This historic treasure was built in 1897 by Czech immigrants whose quest for freedom and the opportunity for a better life for their families led them to America. Drawn to the booming industrial growth along the Great Lakes. thousands of Czech immigrants settled throughout the neighborhoods of Cleveland. grateful for their new beginning. yet never forgetting their country of origin. Their collective vision. focused on preserving and passing along tradition. heritage. language and culture. has allowed every new generation of Czech Americans to understand and celebrate the priceless traditions of their beloved Czech homeland. The exhibits on display at the Czech Museum include artifacts and archives that reflect the history of the Broadway neighborhood. the history of the Bohemian National Hall. and the history of the Sokol Greater Cleveland organization.
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