The History of Hudson's Ukrainian Community

With guest speakers Reverend Richard Washburn and Rosa Pfeil. The history of the Ukrainian community in Columbia County dates from the 19th century when immigrants from western Ukraine moved to this area. Learn about why they settled here and how they developed a community in Hudson. Both Washburn and Pfeil will discuss the 200 year history of the Ukrainian churches in Hudson, as well as Ukrainian heritage, traditions and holiday celebrations that are still observed.