Commemorating Falaise and Arnhem Battles at the PMA

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the Polish Museum of America on March 9, 2024, for an unforgettable journey back in time commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battles of Falaise and Arnhem!

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PMA and PRCUA Celebrate Fat Thursday

Happy Fat Thursday! Today, we celebrate the beloved Polish tradition of indulging in delicious pączki (donuts) before Lent begins.

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Zyczenia swiateczne MPA | Merry Christmas from PMA

Zyczenia swiateczne MPA | Merry Christmas from PMA

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Modjeska

Visitors from Chicago Dramatists Klaudia Siczek, Carson Becker, and Ruth Margraff looking at the PMA Helena Modjeska collection with Basia Kożuchowska. They are interested in a potential theatrical collaboration based on the Polish-American Shakespearean actress.

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Polish Museum of America!

As we gather to give thanks, we want to extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating this special day. May your homes be filled with joy, laughter, and the love of family and friends.

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Happy Independence Day from the PMA!

Happy Polish Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the historic occasion of Poland's National Independence Day, marking the end of 123 years of occupation, the establishment of the Second Republic, and the unity of diverse figures for a common goal of independence.

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Honoring Heroes: PMA Closed on Veterans Day

The Polish Museum of America and the PMA Library will be closed on November 10, 2023, in honor of Veterans Day. We deeply appreciate the contributions of Polish-American veterans and those currently serving.

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Digitizing Dziennik dla wszystkich: Polish Genealogy Resource

On Nov. 6, 2023, Jeff Kelch began digitizing "Dziennik dla wszystkich", a significant resource for Polish American genealogy in Buffalo, NY, from 1907 to 1957. Sponsored by PGSNYS (pgsnys.online). In spring 2023, 16,127 pages from 1942-1944 were digitized, with plans for quarterly issues from 1941 and 1945-1948.

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Birthday Anniversary of I. J. Paderewski

Discover the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a virtuoso pianist and statesman, at the Polish Museum of America. Explore his impact on Polish history and culture through our curated collection of artifacts and documents. Join us in celebrating the life of this extraordinary patriot and musician.

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9th PIASA Conference on Polish Studies

At the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America (PIASA) Midwestern Conference on December 2, 1942, the Archives and Museum of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) – now the Polish Museum of America (PMA), hosted a closed session for the Commission for Research on Polish Immigration.

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