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C-RS Participation in the 16th Annual Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International Conference

Start
17 October 2016
End
21 October 2016
Location
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, 1111 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

Registration

TBD

Registration is closed

Conference Theme:

* Industry and Our Immigrant Ancestors

Conference Speakers:

* International, National, and Local Experts

Conference Activities:

* Informative presentation son the genealogy, history, and ethnic heritage of our Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn ancestors and the Pittsburgh area

* Lively cultural programs including music, dance, folk art, and folk dress (Kroje)

* Guided historic Pittsburgh Slovak and Rusyn neighborhoods and institution tours

* On-site access to genealogical resources fromthe CGSI Traveling Library

* Regional round-table networking sessions, an exceptional opportunity to meet with fellow researchers, experts, and enthusiasts from across the country.

For more information contact PaulMCzech@comcast.net or visit www.cgsi.org

Carpatho-Rusyn Society

915 Dickson St.
Munhall, PA 15120-1929
(412) 206-9508
www.c-rs.org

The Carpatho-Rusyn Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to manifesting Carpatho-Rusyn culture in the United States and supporting Rusyn culture in the Homeland in east central Europe. It works to educate Rusyns and non-Rusyns about Rusyn culture and history, and to support the development of Rusyn culture on both sides of the Atlantic. As a membership organization, it boasts over 1,800 members worldwide who support the organization's work through their annual contributions of dues as well as voluntary contributions to funds that support Rusyn cultural development abroad as well as humanitarian aid for Rusyn communities in Europe.