How did migrants preserve and transplant their culture in their new homes?

Migrants of the nineteenth century had many pressing issues. One such issue was preserving and transporting their natural culture to their new home. Some people completely threw away their old culture and took on the new. Those who wanted to preserve their culture however had many ways in which they did this. One of the ways in which they did this was adapting to the culture of their new region. Instead of completely adopting to the nation's cultural traditions, they would learn the region's language and traditions. This was in order to not alienate themselves from the community. Another way in which they preserved their cultures was forming clubs and living in close proximity of people with similar heritage. This allowed people to talk with others from their native country. In turn, preserving one's cultural heritage was a product of socializing with others and a personal responsibility.

    A club of the 1800's, containing mostly African American women and some caucasian natives.

Sources:

Smith, Bonnie G., Marc van de Vieroop, Richard van Glahn, and Kris Lane.

      Crossroads and Cultures: A History of the World's Peoples. United Sates of America: Bedford/

      St. Martin's, 2012. Online.