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Week 3
WEEKLY VISIT TO THE MUSEUM WEEK #3 January 20, 2021 Testaments of Belonging Lithuanian society badges Donated from various sources By 1900, there were 500 societies, clubs, and organizations in the Lithuanian communities within the US. Most were founded to provide welfare and a sense of belonging to the newly arrived immigrants. These societies, often […]
Week 4
WEEKLY VISIT TO THE MUSEUM WEEK #4 January 27, 2021 Music, an important cultural expression Early recordings of immigrants’ orchestras From the Irene Balzekas Memorial Map Collection By the late 19th century, Lithuanian communities in the US had founded choirs, choruses, orchestras, and music societies as well as record companies that produced and distributed recordings […]
Week 5
WEEKLY VISIT TO THE MUSEUM WEEK #5 February 3, 2021 Handwoven national costume On display in the Women’s GuildRoom of the Balzekas Museum Lithuanian Americans, like many other ethnic groups, maintain customs, traditions, and folk life. Ancient fairy tales, folklore, myths, dance, song, humor, and superstitions, among others, all play a role in the culture […]
Week 6
WEEKLY VISIT TO THE MUSEUM WEEK #6 February 10, 2021 “Lithuanian Hymn” by Vincas Kudirka The censorship of the Lithuanian press continued into the 20th century. But the first decades of the new century were rife with change and pending revolution. This sheet music is a testament to that time. The “Lithuanian Hymn”, the country’s […]
Week 7
WEEKLY VISIT TO THE MUSEUM WEEK #7 February 17, 2021 Symbol and emblem for over six centuries Vytis, Adolfas Valeška, 1969 Stained glass window by Adolfas Valeška, 1969 An armored knight on a charging white horse, holding a silver sword above his head, is the official state emblem of Lithuania. Dating back to at least […]
