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            The Wisconsin  Slovak  Historical  Society
The Wisconsin Slovak Historical Society was formed to preserve the
      history and culture of Slovak-Americans and others who are
                                   interested in their culture.
Slovak Language Classes
New Classes Scheduled

This is a great time for new people to join us.  We will be starting Chapter One of the book: Colloquial Slovak by James Naughton.  This is the same book we used before.  For new people - it is available on Amazon
CLASS  SCHEDULE

March  18 & 25
April 15 & 29
May 20 & 27
June 10 & 24
July 15 & 29
August 12 & 26

Classes are held at the museum from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

   








The Wisconsin Slovak Historical Society maintains  THE  SLOVAK  HERITAGE  MUSEUM  located at 3702 E. Layton Avenue in Cudahy, Wisconsin  There are many interesting displays which are changed throughout the year to reflect the seasons and celebrations of the Slovak People.  The 2012 Open House dates are:  March 4 (Easter decorations and customs plus Slovak instruments) - April 1 - May 5 - June 3.  Time:  12 Noon to 4:00 P.M.  The Museum is also open by appointment for groups and individuals.  Call Darinka Kohl at 414-481-1748 or Lynn Ponec at 414-481-3376 for information and appointments.  They would also appreciate a call  if you can volunteer for any of the open house dates.

                      WINTER  MEETING  of WSHS                              Sunday,  February 19,  2012

Benny's Cafe - 5354 S. 27 Street - Milwaukee

(Just North of Stein's)

Dinner:  4:00 PM - Meeting:  5:00 PM - Program:  5:30 PM

Cost:  $10.00   This will be a sit-down dinner with TWO choices of

Entree:  Baked Lasagna  or  Fried Chicken with all the trimmings.

You will need to choose your entree when you make your reservation.


Reservations  MUST  be in by February 13, 2012

Remember to order the Lasagna or Fried Chicken at this time

For reservations call:  Anna Trochta at 414-483-6777 or Marillyn Evaska

at 414-476-1528 or email:  wshs@sbcglobal.net

PROGRAM

"Remembering the Stories of Your Life"

The stories of our past are invaluable and can too easily be lost.  Our speaker will discuss the importance of preserving the older generation's memories and stories.  Tips will be given on ways to preserve and document these memories.  We will also hear some stories and have an example of one type of documentation.  All this will act as a precursor for a future program on genealogy.




                             

SPRING  MEETING
Thursday,  April 26, 2012
Knights of Columbus Club
1800 S. 92 Street - West Allis,  WI

Dinner: 5:00 PM - Meeting:  6:00 PM - Program:  6:30 PM
Cost:  $13.00 - This will be a sit down family style dinner.
  Reservation  deadline is April 20, 2012
Call Marillyn at 414-476-1528 or Anna at 414-483-6777
or  email:  wshs@sbcglobal.net

Gary and Jim Hess, grandsons of Frank J. Hess will present
an interesting program about their grandfather, Frank J. Hess.
      Frank started an independent cooperage in Wisconsin in 1904 at           the request of Henry Fauerbach of the Fauerbach Brewery in  Madison WI.  Frank made white oak barrels for beer, wine, and whiskey until
1966.  When the Frank J. Hess & Sons Cooperage closed it was
America's last factory making white oak kegs for the country's
breweries.  The program includes a power point presentation and a
display of barrels, the oak staves, and cooper tools.