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History

The original Sokol Hall was established in 1911. It did not contain a Czech museum at that time, but was specifically a social hall for the Sokol organization. In the 1980s the museum was added to the building (a new building that replaced the original which had been destroyed by fire). Two Sokol members, Ed and Bea Pavoucek established the museum, gathering display materials from friends, other Sokol members, family, and their travel to Czechoslovakia and later, the Czech Republic. The museum continues today, though both Pavouceks are deceased (Edward in 1997 and Beatrice in 2006). The museum is administered independently of Sokols, though the board membership of the museum overlaps with Sokol leadership. Today the museum highlights the history of

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and

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(est. 1911), the Czechoslovak Museum includes fine hand-cut

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, costumes, photographs, showcases of memorabilia, a Czech/English reference library and a gift shop, which features only items imported from the

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."Czechoslovak Museum"
Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Retrieved 6/7/08. The museum is open by appointment.

References

External links

- general contact information Czech-American history Museums in Omaha, Nebraska Museums of Czech culture abroad Ethnic groups in Omaha, Nebraska South Omaha, Nebraska Ethnic museums in Nebraska Czech-American culture in Omaha, Nebraska Slovak-American history European-American museums {{Nebraska-museum-stub