North American Czech-Slovak Heritage: How It All Began
Welcome to North American Czech-Slovak Heritage, the podcast dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage and vibrant stories of the Czech and Slovak communities across North America. Join us as we explore the history, traditions, and personal narratives that highlight the enduring legacy of these cultures. Whether you're a descendant, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the Czech and Slovak influence in North America, this podcast is your gateway to understanding and appreciating this unique cultural tapestry.
This podcast series is in English, but we will also feature interviews in Czech, Slovak, and English. Our mission is to introduce you to Czech and Slovak history, North American cities, national parks, and much more.
North American Czech-Slovak Heritage: Moravians
In this episode of North American Czech-Slovak Heritage, we delve into the fascinating story of the Moravians, a group whose missionary efforts significantly shaped early American history. Establishing a missionary center in North America was the primary concern of the Moravians who settled in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1741. Driven by a profound sense of spiritual duty, they believed that every member's spiritual core needed continual support to be effective missionaries. The Moravian Church in North America is part of the worldwide Moravian Church Unity, dating back to the first Moravian missionaries' arrival in the United States in 1735 from their Herrnhut settlement in present-day Saxony, Germany.
North American Czech-Slovak Heritage: Joachim Gans from Prague (year 1585)
Welcome to North American Czech-Slovak Heritage, the podcast dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage and vibrant stories of the Czech and Slovak communities across North America.
In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating story of Joachim Gans, a remarkable figure whose legacy bridges the Czech and American worlds. Born in Prague, Bohemia, Joachim Gans was not only an accomplished metallurgist but also one of the first Jewish settlers in North America. His journey from Prague to the shores of Roanoke Island, where he conducted groundbreaking metallurgy experiments, sheds light on the early interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples in the New World.
