12:00 PM-Lucjan Cichocki: Poles and Ruthenians in South-Eastern Poland and Western Ukraine
This lecture will cover the history of the Poles and Ruthenians who lived in south-eastern Poland and western Ukraine and what led to the Ruthenians being wiped out of the area where they lived for centuries. The lecture will also look at the genealogical records for these people.

1:15 PM-Aleksandra Kacprzak: two 30-minute lectures: (1) Cemeteries-A History and Online Resources (2) Polish Traditions and Superstitions
Cemeteries in Poland: Polish cemeteries - as everywhere, are full of history and memories, dignity and reverie. Beautiful marble tombstones sit next to plain wooden crosses. As genealogists, we dream of finding the final resting place of our relatives. There are several internet sites for Polish cemeteries. We will learn how to use them to find the final resting place for our families. Polish customs and superstitions: When our ancestors came to America they brought with them their traditions, customs and superstitions. Some of them are still part of our traditions today but others have faded from our memory. We will learn about some of these forgotten traditions, customs and superstitions such as why grandma made a sign of the cross over the loaf of bread, how to protect the baby from evil spells, and the reason for common first names and more.

Visit the lecture series webpage for more information - https://www.paf-welcomehome.org/2021-genealogy-lecture-series