The Czech heritage is felt at the United States Open.

The festival started in 1967 by a group of men who thought their Czech heritage should be honored.

They also lead the league in people of Czech heritage, including their new coach, Ivan Hlinka.

His ancestors were Czech immigrants, and he was proud of his Czech heritage.

He was a life long member of Sokol Omaha, American Sokol Organization, celebrating his Czech heritage.

But, he insists, he also wants to save an important part of Czech cultural heritage.

Protivin holds an annual weekend festival known as Czech Days each August where the town's Czech heritage is celebrated.

But with sensibilities also honed by rock 'n' roll, world music, their own Czech heritage and other influences, he said, "bluegrass music wasn't enough for us."

He was fiercely proud of his Czech heritage.

Wilber hosts the annual Czech Days festival which celebrates the city's Czech heritage.