On this Day in History: The Eastland Disaster (1915)
On July 24, 1915, the passenger steamer Eastland capsized while docked on the Chicago River, claiming 844 lives—including hundreds of members of Chicago’s Polish community. Many were families and workers preparing for a company picnic, making the tragedy one of the deadliest maritime disasters in American history.
56 kościołów: Katalog parafii rzymskokatolickich w Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej założonych w latach 1867-1928
Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce gościło wyjątkowe wydarzenie „Meet the Author” z udziałem Ani Fink, autorki książki „56 kościołów: Katalog parafii rzymskokatolickich w Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej założonych w latach 1867-1928”.
Farewell to a Polish Chicago Icon: Pani Helena Madej Retires to Kraków
After nearly four decades of serving authentic Polish cuisine and being a cornerstone of the Wicker Park community, Pani Helena Madej, the cherished owner of Podhalanka, is embarking on a well-deserved retirement back home to Kraków, Poland.
About our museum
The Polish Museum of America (PMA), the crown jewel of the Polish-American community established in 1935, is one of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the United States.
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Museum: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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