PMA celebrates its 84th Birthday

Ceremonially opened in 1937 at Polish Roman Catholic Union of America building HQ Milwaukee and Augusta.

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The Struggle of The Polish Theatre in Chicago to Survive

Part 2 of our video series on Polish Theater in Chicago is presented by Barbara Kozuchowska.

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Tadeusz Kosciuszko

Trailing Kościuszko in America | Ślady Kościuszki w Ameryce

The influx of Polish immigrants and exiles gives birth to a frenzy of statue building and dedicating in cities with large Polish populations. In total there are eight statues built from 1904 through 1927.

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Paderewski Room Part 2 – Tour Behind the Glass

On November 17, 19, and 21, 1891, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, in a series of three concerts at Carnegie Hall, in New York, began his musical adventure in America, resulting in the Master’s 20 concert tours across the United States.

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Paderewski Room Part 1 – Donation History

November 6, 2020, is the 160th anniversary of the birth of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist, composer, Polish independence activist, and statesman.

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Churches in Chicago's Polish downtown

Churches in Chicago’s Polish downtown

Our next video in our series takes you through Polish Downtown and the Polish Churches.

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PRCUA pierwsza gazeta

The role of the PRCUA and its perseverance in the founding and support of the PMA

The next video in our series titled "The role of the PRCUA and its perseverance in the founding and support of the PMA"

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Highlander Collections at the Museum

Continuing the PMA video series, we explore the fascinating Polish Highlanders Collections at the Polish Museum of America - Highlander Collections at the Museum | Sztuka góralska w Muzeum

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Solidarity at WTTW

WTTW commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the formation Solidarnosc

PMA President Richard Owsiany provides a glimpse of Chicago Polonia's activism and role during that time for WTTW's Interactive online article.

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Maritime Collections

Maritime Collections at the Polish Museum of America

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