May 15 – St. Sophia Feast day
May 15 we salute a very celebrated name in Poland, Zofia - Zosia! Its origin comes from the Greek ‘sophos’ meaning wise, intelligent.
40 commemoration of 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II
May 13 we mark the 40 commemorations of the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.
PMA Summer intern application
The Polish Museum of America, thanks to its affiliation with the Chicago Cultural Alliance, has secured funding for a NINE WEEK paid position for a Collections Internship.
Jozef Pilsudski
As we mark May 12, the 86 death anniversary of Jozef Pilsudski, we remember his extraordinary life and legacy. His beloved mother inspired her youngest son to love Poland with all his heart.
St. Stanislaus (św. Stanisław)
Today May 8 we celebrate St. Stanislaus (pol. Sw. Stanislaw), Bishop and martyr - Poland's second patron saint next to St. Adalbert.
Polish Pavilion Opening May 5, 1939
Today we fondly remember the May 5, 1939 Polish Pavilion Opening banquet at the New York World Fair.
St. Florian
St. Florian (b.250-d.304AD) celebrates his feast day on May 4. He was a Roman Army officer.
Polish May 3 Constitution
On May 3, 1791, Poland pulled a fast one when it came to democracy in Europe! Today May 3, we jubilee in the celebration of the 230 anniversary of the world's second most modern and freedom-loving constitution!
Third Polish Silesian Insurrection
On the night of May 2 into May 3, we remember the Third Polish Silesian Insurrection (pol. Powstanie Slaskie).
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