Roza Czacka

May 15 we remember Roza (Mother Elzbieta) Czacka, b. in 1876 and died on this day in 1961.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mother’s Day

May 9, 2021 we are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Mother's Day.

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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.

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St. Florian

St. Florian (b.250-d.304AD) celebrates his feast day on May 4. He was a Roman Army officer.

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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!

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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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