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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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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Celebrating a Century of Polish Sailing: PMA Regatta on Lake Michigan

On August 17, the Polish Museum of America celebrated the second half of its 100 years of Polish sailing with the PMA Regatta on Lake Michigan! Fifteen yachts and boats participated in both cruising and racing competitions, paying tribute to a century of Polish maritime tradition. The regatta was connected

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80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Commemorated by the PMA

On August 1, 2024, the Polish Museum of America proudly commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

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Recent Visits at the PMA: A Celebration of Heritage

The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure to host two incredible groups, each bringing their own unique energy and enthusiasm for Polish heritage.

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PMA Christmas Workshops 2023

We had a magical time at the Polish Museum of America's Christmas workshops. Thanks to our fantastic instructors, every moment was unforgettable!

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De Paul University History Students Explore Polish Heritage at the Polish Museum

This year the Polish Museum of America is honored to be part of the Polish Heritage Month programs sponsored by the Chicago Public Library. Museum tour guides will be leading tour groups registered through the Chicago Public Library program throughout the month of October.

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PMA President and Managing Director Honored at Bal Dziennikarza by SDPA for Their Contributions to Polonia

PMA President and PMA Managing Director were recognized at Bal Dziennikarza by SDPA for their excellent work for Polonia at the Polish Museum of America.

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The 75th Anniversary Gala of the Polish American Medical Society

The meeting was attended by medical professionals, museum representatives (Richard Owsiany, Malgorzata Kot and Jan Lorys) and many special guests including prof. Tomasz Grodzki, Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, dr. Waldemar Kraska, Secretary of State, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Poland, prof. Alicja

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Congratulations to PMA Managing Director Małgorzata Kot

Best wishes and congratulations to PMA Managing Director Małgorzata Kot on her 25th anniversary as an employee of the Polish Museum in America and fulfilling its mission of preserving the past for future generations.

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