All Saints’ Day (November 1) & All Souls’ Day (November 2)

At the Polish Museum of America, we honor the rich traditions of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, two solemn days of remembrance deeply rooted in Polish culture. As we light candles and reflect, we join with the Polish community and friends worldwide in paying tribute to those who

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Highlander’s Day 2024: “Highlanders and the Sea”

Highlander’s Day 2024 at the Polish Museum of America celebrated the rich connection between Tatra highlander heritage and Poland’s maritime traditions, featuring lectures, music, and the exhibit “100 Years of Polish Sailing.”

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PSFCU’s First Chicago Meeting Hosted at the PMA and PRCUA

The Polish Museum of America would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union (PSFCU) for their ongoing support and dedication to the Polish-American community.

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Celebrating Kosciuszko’s Name Day: Honoring Małgorzata Kot

On October 25th, the Polish Museum of America celebrated the historic tradition of Kosciuszko's Name Day, honoring Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s legacy and Polish heritage.

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Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Imieniny

The celebration of Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Imieniny brings back a Polish tradition as well as memories of a significant historical event.

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Daniel Guzman bada archiwa polonijne w USA

Daniel Guzman, a PhD student at Nicolaus Copernicus University, conducted research at the Polish Museum of America Archives, exploring the functioning of Polish diaspora and emigration archives.

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46. Konferencja Muzeów, Archiwów i Bibliotek Polskich na Zachodzie w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce

Serdecznie zapraszamy Państwa za kulisy 46. Konferencji Muzeów, Archiwów i Bibliotek Polskich na Zachodzie, która odbyła się w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce w dniach 24–28 września 2024. Uroczystość ta zjednoczyła międzynarodowe grono poświęcone zachowywaniu i celebrowaniu polskiego dziedzictwa kulturowego, koncentrując się na temacie tegorocznej konferencji: „Rocznice narodowe w zbiorach instytucji

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Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Father Jerzy Popiełuszko’s Death

On October 19, the Polish Museum of America remembers Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, who was tragically murdered in 1984 by the communist Security Police in Poland.

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Welcoming a Distinguished Delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the PMA

On October 13, the PMA was honored to welcome Henryka Mościcka-Dendys, Undersecretary of State from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with a distinguished delegation, including Beata Prądzyńska, Deputy Director from the Department of Cooperation with Polish Community Abroad, Paweł Wierdak, Minister Counselor from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and

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XLVI Conference of Polish Museums, Archives and Libraries in the West Concludes at the Polish Museum of America

The 46th Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West held from September 24–28, 2024 at the Polish Museum of America was a great success.

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