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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Polish Museum of America’s 43rd Annual Summer Gala: Fundraising and Elegance

43rd Annual Summer Gala at Polish Museum of America: A Spectacular Evening of Fundraising, Elegance, and Appreciation.

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See You Soon!

PMA employees are preparing to send invitations for the 43rd Summer Gala - look for invitations in your mailboxes. We hope to see you on June 9 at Allegra Banquets! Pracownicy PMA przygotowują do wysłania zaproszenia na 43. Bal Letni - szukajcie Państwo zaproszeń w swoich skrzynkach pocztowych. Mamy nadzieję,

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PNA Visits Jan Zawilinski Exhibition at PMA

PNA Representatives Visit Polish Museum of America to Explore Latest Exhibition on Jan Zawilinski and Life in Chicago

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Commemorating the Anniversary of Mieczyslaw Haiman’s Birth

Mieczysław Haiman, the first curator of the Polish Museum of America and a prominent figure in Polish-American history.

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