Sokol
Greater
Cleveland
At Bohemian National Hall
Home Of The Czech Cultural Center
Welcome to Sokol Greater Cleveland. For 150 years in the U.S., the Sokol program has helped to shape the lives of Olympians, Diplomats, Artists, Athletes, and most importantly, every-day-wonderful people like you.
Bohemian National Hall
Our Story
The cornerstone was laid in 1896 as a community hall to accommodate the cultural, social, and educational needs of Czech immigrants in their newly adopted country. Over these many years, the building has been lovingly restored to its glory. The hall continues to serve new generations with modern amenities. It houses the many activities of Sokol Greater Cleveland and showcases the cultural history and traditions of the Czech and Slovak people.
Sokol Featured Events
Check our events section often to view the latest information on our featured events. We look forward to seeing you soon!
New Fundraiser | Donations Appreciated
BNH ROOF REPACEMENT FUNDRAISER
BNH is 128 years old and despite it’s age, the building is still standing tall! Inside this Historic Landmark is 5 levels of history, memories and memorabilia, along with the dining room, our beautiful museum and gift shop. We need to protect all of this by replacing the roof. We have had numerous leak issues over the past number of years and have put a “bandaid” on them, but it’s time to come up with a permanent solution. And that solution is the roof replacement.
This Capital Campaign is to raise funds to completely replace the roof to protect our beloved home away from home. We are looking to raise $200,000 to $300,000 which is average of the estimates that we have obtained.
We hope that you can help us make this happen so we can continue to create memories in our beautiful Bohemian National Hall!
Please consider a financial donation to help support our efforts.
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Sokol Greater Cleveland
4939 Broadway Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44127
What is Sokol?
SOKOL
The word “sokol” translates to “falcon” and is symbolic of the Sokol ideals: Courage, Strength, Endurance, Fraternalism, Love of Democratic Principles & Pride of Country.
Sokol Today
Sokol Greater Cleveland is one of 35 Sokol units in North America, one of two in Cleveland, and one of the largest within the American Sokol Organization. The member units of the American Sokol offer physical training in gymnastics and other athletics, as well as providing cultural awareness and family oriented activities. Read More
Events
There’s always something special going on at Sokol Greater Cleveland, including Winter and Summer Exhibitions for our gymnasts, monthly ethnic dinners, fish fries, holiday fairs, and more. Check back often to see what’s going on!
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Sokol Heritage
The idea of physical education as well as the promotion of moral values was formulated by Dr Miroslav Tyrs, a professor of the Charles University, and by Jindrich Fugner in 1862 in the Austrian Czech lands, which later became Czechoslovakia and now the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. Their program, Sokol, was based on the democratic principles of the ancient Greeks and their idea of developing “a sound mind in a sound body”. Tyrs was the creator of calisthenics and exercises, placing the whole system on a firm scientific basis and the philosophy that only physically fit, mentally alert, and culturally well-developed citizens can make a nation strong and give life to the honorable spirit of patriotism.
Sokol came to the United States via Czech-land immigrants in 1865. Well into its second century, Sokol continues today around the world as a vital, thriving entity dedicated to both youth and adults participating in its programs, the local communities served, and to the physical, mental, and cultural advancement of its members.
Bohemian National Hall is a grand old building (built by Czech emigrants) on the National Register of Historical Buildings and the home of both SGC & the Czech Cultural Center.
**Wikipedia: “The movement also spread across all the regions populated by Slavic cultures, most of them part of either Austria-Hungary or the Russian Empire: present-day Slovakia, the Slovene Lands, Croatia, Serbia (SK Soko), Bulgaria, Poland (Sokół), Ukraine, Belarus. In many of these nations, the organization also served as an early precursor to the Scouting movements. “
Gymnastics
Gymnastic activity classes are made available to members and their children as a benefit of membership in our organization.
For more information, or to register for classes contact our directors:
Howie and Jane Wise
(216) 642-1429
gymnastics@sokolgreatercleveland.org.
Sokol College Scholarship Opportunity
$500 Scholarships are awarded annually to two Sokol Greater Cleveland Gymnastic graduating seniors through American Sokol, Inc.
Previous recipients earning a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for a $500 renewal scholarship.
Deadline is June 1st of each year. Contact Alice Khol 440-248-4742 with any questions.
Events
Latest events going on at SOKOL of Greater Cleveland Ohio.
Monthly Museum Hours
Our museum and gift shop will be open the following dates/times:
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Become A Member
There is much to enjoy at Sokol Greater Cleveland, at historic Bohemian National Hall and home of Czech Cultural Center.
Enjoy ethnic food, drink & music, concerts, plays, films, cooking & language and other classes, sports, and many special events throughout the year in addition to our historic gymnastics program. Become a member with all its benefits and receive notification of upcoming activities.
All participants in the Sokol gymnastics program must be members of Sokol Greater Cleveland. To enroll children in our classes, at least one parent or guardian is required to become an Associate Member.
Address
Sokol Greater Cleveland
(at Bohemian National Hall)
4939 Broadway Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44127
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Contact Us
(216) 883-0675
SokolGC-BNH@googlegroups.com
