Join Garden Spot Village this May to explore the Latino experience in New Holland, Lancaster City, and Rawlinsville. On May 8 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel at Garden Spot Village, experience an evening of historical and personal stories that will shed light on the rich tapestry of Latino life in these vibrant communities.
Don Horning will kick off the event by delving into the journey of Latino workers at Weaver Chicken (now Tyson) in New Holland as they integrated into the local community. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by these individuals as they forged connections and built lives in the heart of Pennsylvania.
Ramona Santiago and Miriam Gonzalez Lauver will then share poignant tales of migrant Latino workers in southern Lancaster County, offering a window into the experiences and contributions of this often-overlooked segment of the population.
Finally, Jesus Cruz, hailing from New York City, will provide a firsthand account of past housing efforts in the southeast quadrant of Lancaster City, exploring their impact on the local Latino community and shedding light on ongoing efforts for equitable housing access. In addition to the evening event, two bus tours have been organized to further delve into the Latino heritage of the region.
In addition to the evening event, two bus tours have been organized to further delve into the Latino heritage of the region:
Bus Tour Dates
Tuesday, May 21: Depart from Garden Spot Village Apartment Suites Lobby Suites at 8:30 a.m., returning by 12 p.m. This tour will visit the meeting place of the first Spanish Church in New Holland, the first Spanish Church in Lancaster, and the Rawlinsville area in southern Lancaster County to hear stories of the early migrant workers.
Friday, May 24: Depart from Garden Spot Village Apartment Lobby Suites at 9 a.m., returning to GSV by 12 p.m. This tour will visit the New Holland Spanish Church location, followed by a tour of the southeast quadrant of Lancaster City with Jesus Cruz sharing insights into the workings of the Spanish American Civic Association and the impact of housing efforts in the 1950s.
Reservations are required; to reserve your seat, call 717.355.6000.
