Category Archives: Community

AN ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Just when I think that no resource is available to help me fill in the details of the lives of Armenians who settled in Troy in the 1890’s and early 20th century, another miracle (or two) comes along. I’m driven … Continue reading →

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BIRTH OF AN ARMENIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Beginning in the late nineteenth century and continuing into the first three decades of the twentieth century, a community of Protestant Armenians left the horrific persecutions of Armenian Christians in Turkey and arrived and thrived in the city of Troy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Armenians, Christians, Church, Community, Immigrants | Tagged Armenian Christians, Armenian community, Armenian Heritage, Armenian history, Armenian immigrants, Armenians, Troy NY | 6 Comments

BIRTH OF AN ARMENIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I grew up in a community of Armenians. Every block within a 4-5 block diameter contained multiple Armenian families, and at the center of it was the church. The groundbreaking for the first church was celebrated by the entire congregation. … Continue reading →