Slovenian Museum & Archives Presents an Exhibit on France Prešeren – Slovenia’s Greatest Poet

France Prešeren, widely recognized as the greatest Slovene classical poet, has authored numerous poetic works which are tremendously popular in Slovenian literature, and also wrote the lyrics in the Slovenian National Anthem. The Slovenian Museum and Archives (6407 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland) will open an interactive exhibit featuring music and songs that utilizes France Prešeren’s lyrics, on loan from the Prešeren House (museum) in Kranj, Slovenia. The “Prešeren Room” at the adjoining Slovenian National Home will also be open, and will feature recently discovered manuscripts of Prešeren’s work. The exhibit runs from 6:30-9:30pm, and will begin with a short lecture introducing the exhibit. Light refreshments will be provided and admission is free and open to the public.

About Slovenian Museum and Archives: The Slovenian Museum and Archives is a non-profit (501c3) organization whose mission is to preserve and share Slovenian ethnic identity and its various migration experiences in a sophisticated, multi-functional and interactive dwelling. SMA provides an educational, cultural and literary resource for families that includes archives, library and museum.