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South Bend's Hungarian Immigrants

with Aaron Helman
2026-02-25 18:30:00 2026-02-25 19:30:00 America/New_York South Bend's Hungarian Immigrants Local author Aaron Helman explores how South Bend's Hungarian community struggled to gain a foothold until Alex Arch became a national hero. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Wednesday, February 25
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-25 18:30:00 2026-02-25 19:30:00 America/New_York South Bend's Hungarian Immigrants Local author Aaron Helman explores how South Bend's Hungarian community struggled to gain a foothold until Alex Arch became a national hero. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Local author Aaron Helman explores how South Bend's Hungarian community struggled to gain a foothold until Alex Arch became a national hero.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | America 250 |

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