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Northville Historical Society Hosts First Polish Easter Tea

The event, which sold out quickly, aims to preserve Polish customs.

Donna Kenske admits that growing up she did not know much of her family's Polish language or heritage.

Before her father passed away, and after she became a grandma, it became more clear to her.

"I used to think 'what's the big deal?" she said. "Now I'm the grandma. Now I know...Now my grandchildren are going to learn from me."

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On Saturday afternoon, Kenske, and other volunteers of the Northville Historical Society, held a traditional Polish Easter Tea at . Their goal? To share with others more about Polish customs.

The one-day event drew about 60 people, most of whom registered within days of it being announced.

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It was the first ever Polish Easter Tea at Mill Race, Kenske said.

"I'm hoping that they'll do this again," she said of the historical society. "I think there were a lot of people that came that were  like 'I do wanna more.'"

In the winter, the historical society will host another tea with a Christmas theme. It will be held on November 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.  Contact Mill Race Village to sign up and for more details.

Correction: Kenske's name was misspelled in a previous version of this story.


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