Feast Day of Queen Jadwiga
On June 8, we mark the Feast Day of Saint Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. Poland's beloved monarch was not afraid to lead Polish royal inspections to far away borderlands like Red Ruthenia while sponsoring widespread social services, churches, and charitable foundations.
General Józef Chłopicki
On June 3, 2022, at the PMA Sabina Logisz Great Hall, an epochal event took place. Not one, but two medals issued to General Józef Chłopicki, a Polish and French officer from the Revolutionary periods in Poland and France, were presented.
Children’s Day (Dzień Dziecka)
Happy Children's Day! In Poland, Dzień Dziecka has been celebrated on June 1st since 1952, when activities and festivities are organized for children by schools, towns, and families. This special day often includes presents, field trips, and outdoor outings that mark the beginning of summer.
Feast Day of Joan of Arc | Jan Styka
May 30 is the Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc. Jeanne, as she is called in French, was born January 6, 1412, and martyred May 30, 1431.
The PMA mourns the loss of Life Member Maria Mirecka-Loryś
It is with sadness that we inform PMA members, supporters, and friends that PMA Life Member Maria Mirecka-Loryś has passed away in Warsaw, Poland at the age of 106.
Museum Summer Hours | Memorial Day
Let us help with your Memorial Day Weekend plans: beat the heat and join us at the PMA every Sunday from 11AM to 4PM! The museum will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of the holiday. MUSEUM SUMMER HOURS As of Sunday, May 29th, the museum will be
Lucie Bucki | Dzień Matki
Thank you to Lucie Bucki (Volunteer of the Year) for stopping by our museum today with treats for our staff and volunteers in honor of Dzień Matki! Mother’s Day is celebrated in Poland on May 26 every year, a custom that’s remained since 1923. Happy Mother’s Day to all the
Birthday commemoration of the late Stephen Kusmierczak Sr.
Mr. Stephen Kusmierczak Sr. was born on May 23, 1926 in Poland. In 2011, Stephen Kusmierczak Jr. together with his mother, Elizabeth Ann Kusmierczak ceremoniously opened the Fine Arts Gallery in honor of his parents.
Happy International Museum Day!
We're so grateful for our visitors and community, who have supported us since our establishment in 1937 as the Museum and Archives of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.
78 Anniversary of Polish Victory Battle at Monte Cassino
May 18, 1944, marks a very special day for WWII history-the Polish 2 Corps broke the German defensive lines and opened the road for the Allies to liberate Rome from German occupation
Recent Comments