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All Roads Lead to Praha
All Roads Lead to Praha: This tiny village in Fayette County is one of the state's oldest Czech communities. Not a lot of people live in Praha today, but as the size of the cemetery shows, a whole lot of people have roots there. Folks have been dancing in Praha since the mid-1800s. Here's a short history of the dance venues in Praha:
Chronicling the Dancehalls of Central Texas
About the images – most of these images are from the Roger Kolar collection as explained below. Others are from the McKee archives.
ON THE BEAT ...with Michael Morris
Tom Sefcik Hall in Seaton, Texas, holds a very special place in my heart. Built in 1923 by Tom and Terezie (Theresa) “Tracy” Šefčík, the hall will mark its 100 anniversary in 2023, and that’s a milestone that many will be eager to celebrate.
Who is Responsible for These Halls?
The community center/halls in this collection were built by organizations dedicating to assisting ethnic/religious groups and as a center for education, culture, family bonding, and entertainment. The following three groups were the primary leaders in the positive endeavor.