Honoring Heroes: Restoring the Legacy of the Blue Army Veterans

Honoring Polish American Blue Army veterans, the Polish Institute of Culture & Research held a three-day program. Led by Henrietta Nowakowska, the project restored gravesites and unveiled a monument. Supported by the PMA Archives, it included a documentary, lectures, and a Sunday mass, commemorating their service.

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Polish Army Veterans Association Post 90 continues its support of the PMA

During a ceremony held at the museum on August 29, 2022, PAVA Post 90 presented the PMA with a generous financial donation of $20,000. PAVA Post 90 was represented by Andrzej Janczak, Commander; Tomasz Dąbrowski, Deputy Commander and Financial Secretary; and Bogdan Strumiński, Supporting Member.

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The State funeral for Maria Mirecka Lorys

The state funeral for Maria Mirecka Loryś, Polonian activist, Home Army veteran, and long-time Member of the Polish Museum of America, will be held in Warsaw on Wednesday, August 17 at 10AM.

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Origins of the Polish Army Veterans Association in America – Ties to Chicago

Origins of the Polish Army Veterans Association in America - Ties to Chicago, host Halina Misterka.

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Paderewski’s Watch and Polish Army Veterans

PMA presents the third film in a series introducing the hidden stories, behind the scenes of the PMA collections: I. J. Paderewski's Watch and Polish Army Veterans. The Master's watch is one of many gifts donated by his sister, Antonina Wilkońska. Along with furniture from the Buckingham Hotel in New

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Stanley W. Lyskanowski

Stanley W. Lyskanowski

The Polish Museum of America mourns the loss of PMA Member Stanley W. Lyskanowski.

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