With the real estate market on fire in Florida, many people are selling their homes at a huge profit margin, making way for Bulgarians to move into the tropical isles.
Bulgarian immigration to the United States
Thousands of Bulgarians immigrated to the United States in the early twentieth century. These immigrants were mostly single men, unskilled workers and peasants. They largely settled in Slavic enclaves in the Midwest and Northeast. The bulk of immigrants came from the Vilayet of Macedonia.
These immigrants are primarily Orthodox Christians, but there are also Protestants and Catholics among the ethnic Bulgarian population. Religion is a central part of Bulgarian culture.
Bulgaria is a small country, located on the east coast of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Turkey and Greece to the south, and Romania and the Danubian Plateau to the north. The Black Sea coast binds the country to the east. The Rhodope Mountains cover the southern part of the country.
Bulgarian American cultural center “RODINA”
Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, Bulgarian-American Cultural Center “RODINA” is an active participant in the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair. The organization offers a wide array of educational programs. The center also hosts a number of dazzling cultural events.
While the center may not be the most prestigious or the most well-funded, it is nonetheless a shining star in the community. The organization is comprised of a small but highly dedicated team of dedicated individuals. They are committed to promoting Bulgarian culture through educational, social and cultural activities. As a testament to their commitment, the organization has been invited to perform at the prestigious Saint Petersburg International Folk Fair, the world’s largest folk festival.
Peter Menikoff: The Story of a Bulgarian Boy in the Great American Melting Pot
During the 19th century, Peter Menikoff was born in Bulgaria and came to the United States to pursue a medical degree. He was married to a Bulgarian woman, Anna Mischoff, and they made home in Fort Smith, Arkansas in May of 1921.
When he was a boy, Peter Menikoff grew up in Bulgaria. His mother died without medical care, so he left Bulgaria for the United States. He studied medicine and then worked to raise his family. He went to the University of Washington in Seattle and graduated in 1919. He then joined the Presbyterian church.
In the early 20th century, Bulgarians- like Peter began to immigrate to the United States, and many settled in Slavic enclaves in the Northeast and Midwest. Some of them joined American Socialist and Communist parties. Others joined the industrial Workers of the World. They were interested in American politics and international relations.