Nazareth Hall: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart’s

Join local historian Tom Sorosiak for a program about the history of Nazareth Hall.

Sorosiak’s talk will be exploring the story of the iconic European-inspired landmark along the Maumee River, just outside of Grand Rapids, OH and the educational vision of the Ursuline Sisters that brought it to life. Spanning 1928–1982, the book explores the founding mission, architectural significance, cadet traditions, and the broader cultural forces that shaped Nazareth Hall’s legacy.

Sorosiak will have books available for sale at the talk, 100% of the book sales will be donated to the NW Ohio Polish Cultural Center in Toledo.

When: July 7, 2026 at 6:00PM

Cost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program)

***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf***

About the Speaker:

Tom Sorosiak grew up in Ohio and Michigan, earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo. He taught in the Toledo Public Schools from 1969 to 2004. After earning his M.A. in History from Eastern Michigan University in 1991, he taught at Bowling Green State University, concentrating on the fields of genocide and Holocaust Studies. He also pursued a Ph.D. in American Cultural Studies at Bowling Green State.