Sunday, October 20, 1-5 PM, 10 Memorial St. Deerfield

This exhibit and accompanying events convey the experiences of two Eastern European immigrant families – the Skibicki/Skibiski family on farming in Sunderland and the Sojka family in Turners Falls in factories.  Through photos and artifacts, the exhibit chronicles their journey from Poland and Ukraine to America and their lives here in America. Despite the many challenges they and other Eastern   European immigrants faced, they thrived here—while making vital contributions to the growth and development of the Connecticut River Valley’s farms, factories, and civic life.  

• Lecture by Dr. Patrice Dabrowski on “Poland” 1880-1920 at 2 pm
• Free refreshments of Eastern European desserts
• Polish Genealogical Society of Massachusetts, Polish Center of Discovery & Learning and Polish American Foundation booths
• Displays of Eastern European immigrant photos, maps, and artifacts
• Pysanki egg decorating demonstration & sale by Carol Kostecki
• Polish cultural & craft demonstrations by Susan Urban and more!