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Magyar Blood
Through these Veins flows Magyar blood,
Blood so old and strong
And in my heart beats Magyar pride to rhythmic Magyar song.
(first stanza) By Kevin Jon Toth
Many circumstances brought Hungarians to America and particularly to the Pittsburgh and suburban areas. At the beginning of the last century, America needed muscle power to work in mines and factories as well as on railroads. Of note, in the Pittsburgh area, cigar manufacturing was prevalent. At one time there were 235 cigar factories in Pittsburgh, which hired Hungarians, and especially Hungarian Jews who were proficient in Hebrew as well as Hungarian.
 Since most of the new comers did not speak English, one came, paid for the trip for the next one, and so on, and they formed their own little community. They established their churches that served as a cultural center, place to socialize, and spiritual house. Since they spoke Hungarian at home and among themselves when they got together, the children spoke Hungarian first and learned English only in the school. They had their own club, newspaper, and fraternal associations. That changed with time; a well-known bishop said this when he came to visit the Hungarians here from the old country: 'The Hungarians here created a rose garden on a chunk of ice that slowly drifts down on the river and melts away.' The bigger the original community is, the longer it will take to melt away.
Picture of THE HUNGARIAN ROOM at The Cathedral of Learning-University of Pittsburgh. Contact JOHN LOVASZ, Historian. Wm. Penn Assn.
Currently the Hungarian Community sponsors events throughout the year through its churches, clubs and fraternal organizations. This includes seasonal fairs, dances and other events. Of note is the annual Búcsú, a patronal festival, patterned after ones in Hungary. Often times, items of clothing and food are imported from Hungary for these events. Activities are held throughout the year. Another major event is a summer picnic held at Penn Scenic View, Rockwood, PA, near Seven Springs, that is sponsored by the William Penn Association. Hundreds of Hungarians and others attend, anticipating delicious Hungarian foods at a reasonable price and a live orchestra. Hungarian language and craft classes are taught in August sponsored by the William Penn Association. Finally, another primary event is an annual Hungarian Day, in August, at Kennywood Park, featuring Hungarian food, dancers, music and speakers. Hungarians are closely knit by their Hungarian language, which is not related or similar to any other language.
March 15 was designated American Hungarian Day in Pennsylvania. Resolution effected 2003 by Pennsylvania State Rep. Marc Gergely.
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Community Contacts
William Penn Association
A Hungarian Fraternal Society serving Hungarians and their Families for over 118 years. It provides financial security for families, scholarships for College Students, Social, Athletic and Cultural Events, as Christmas Parties, Bowling, Golf Outing, Picnic, and Trips to Hungary.
709 Brighton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Phone: 1-800-848-7366 Fax 412-231-8535
Contact: Endre Csoman, Membership Activities Manager, ext. 136
Web: www.williampennassociation.org
William Penn Association Magyar Folk Dancers
Our performance troupe was organized in the mid-1980s and appears at summer festivals and special events with a repertoire of traditional Hungarian dances, children's games, and popular folk songs. We sing and dance in Hungarian folk styles.
Email: jiborsay@yahoo.com
Click here for web site.
Hungarian Social Club
A place for Hungarian-Americans to congregate and enjoy home-cooked foods and dances.
3004 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: (412) 678- 9871 Hungarian Home
Major supporter of community events, included 3 softball teams, a pool team and a bowling team.
4 First Street
Ellwood City, PA 16117
P.O. Box 173
Contact: Jack Simon
Phone: (724) 758- 8771 or (724) 846- 8606
Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western PA.
A dance group preserving hungarian culture.
13585 Ann Drive
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Contact: Rose Marie Gerzsenyi
Phone: (724) 864- 0042
Hungarian Reformed Federation of America
2001 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-1011
Phone: (202) 328- 2630
Fax: (202) 328-7984
Email: hrfa@hrfa.org Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Vaccine Information Statements
The IAC works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations, and government health agencies.
Click here for language specific Vaccine Information Statements (VIS). VIS are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VIS be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given. Immunization Action Coalition
http://www.immunize.org
admin@immunize.org 1573 Selby Avenue, Ste. 234
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tel: (651) 647-9009 Fax: (651) 647-9131
Restaurants
Darlington Inn
1473 Darlington Rd.
Ligonier, PA 15658
724 238-7831
Open Tues. thru Sat. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Featuring Transylvanian-Hungarian Food. Saturdays have a buffet or menu items.
Typical Hungarian menu plus some hard to find dishes. Just a few -
-Heavenly Pork
-Hunter’s Mushroom Pork
-Lamb of the Day, Hungarian Style
-Chicken Filled Crepes
-Plus - the ever popular Breaded Pork and many more too numerous to list.
Jozsa Corner Hungarian Restaurant
Established 1988; holds Hungarian Night every Second Friday of the month 7 P.M.
4800-04 Second Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Contact: Alexander Jozsa Bodnar
Phone: (412) 422- 1886
Churches
Free Hungarian Reformed Church of McKeesport
We are rich in heritage, as our roots in the McKeesport area go back to 1922. We've regularly attracted new members and have many life-long members as well. The center of our church life is our Christ-focused, traditional, Protestant-based worship service which is held weekly on Sundays at 10am and led by our pastor of over 20 years, Reverend Dr. Daniel J. Borsay.
101 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132-7602
Ph: 412-672-7298
Email: fhrcmckeesport@yahoo.com
Click here for web site.
Forty Martyrs R.C. Church
A small rural parish nestled in the foothills of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
c/o Saint Vincent Archabbey
300 Frasier Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
Contact: Marta Urban
Phone: (724) 423- 3282
Fax: (724) 537- 4554
Email: Urban@zoominternet.net
Hungarian Reformed Church of Duquesne
We work to keep Hungarian traditions alive. We have worship services, keeping with our forefathers’ Hungarian traditions. Services are on Sundays and Holy Days at 10:00 A.M. We support the Bethlen Nursing Home, founded in 1921 as a charitable, non-profit organization of Hungarians residing in the United States please visit http://www.hrfa.org/index.php?oldal=121
1411Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
Contact: Barbara G. Revak
Phone: (412) 466- 2300 Some Hungarians in Pittsburgh:
Sister M. Edith Németh, SDR
Director/Instructor Penn View Art Center
999 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA. 15037
Phone 412 751-7821 or 751-8600
Hungarian Heritage Room display, Hungarian folk art embroidery classes, monthly presentations about Hungary: History, Famous Hungarians, Landscapes, Cities, etc. Professor Agnes Huszar Vardy- Renowned writer, author of MIMI, a novel about the fate of a young Hungarian baroness during World War II; that also covers the Hungarian Holocaust and appeals to a wide audience interested in social relationships and historical aspects of that era. The Hungarian translation of the novel has been sold out. To know more contact her at, (412) 422-7176 or e-mail: AHVardy@aol.com Mary Elaine Lozosky - author of: 'A Daisy of A Town' and 'Daisies, Dignity & Daily Life' E-mail: melozoslay@yahoo.com Ann Toth – Renowned historian: Verhovay Society, St. Emery R.C. Church, Connellsville and Darr Mine Disaster, Van Meter, PA.There is an exhibit at Heinz History Center, Industrial Section, including Darr Mine material donated by Ms. Toth.
P.O. Box 96
Bobtown, PA 15315
Phone: (724) 839- 7344 Other links Embassy of Hungary, Washington, DC
3910 Shoemaker St., NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tel.: (202) 362-6730
Web: http://www.hungaryemb.org/ The Hungary Page - Hungarian History, Culture, and Resources History, Politics, Culture, Links & Resources on Hungary. http://www.webenetics.com/hungary/ Additional Information about Hungarians in Pittsburgh,
http://www.geocities.com/hungaryportal/hungary.html The homepage of tourism in Hungary, http://www.hungary.com/
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