ABSTRACT
Into the twenty-first century, the folklife of Basques in America continues to both remember and reinvent the old Basque world. This essence will continue as long as there is an appreciation among the Basque American people of their unique, multifaceted cultural heritage. A few of the old hotels and several Basque restaurants are scattered throughout the United States. The complex Basque language has been synthesized into a less difficult form called Batua, and courses are available through some American universities and Basque cultural centers. There are still Basque Americans in the sheep industry, but their occupations generally are as diverse as those of any American group. Because of the intense cultural conservation efforts of these people, the Basque government, and many non-Basque friends and supporters, an enduring legacy has been established and will provide a heritage for future generations of Basque Americans and their friends.
