Maciej Sodkiewicz and Dorota Lipska Visit the PMA

The Polish Museum of America was delighted to welcome Maciej Sodkiewicz—a professional sailor, experienced captain, and Arctic explorer—and Dorota Lipska, a traveller and passionate polar sailor.

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Antoni Czupryna and Stanisław Bolesław Sroka at the PMA 

The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting Antoni Czupryna, co-creator of the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” whose ship’s wheel, paintings, and flags are part of our display, and Stanisław Bolesław Sroka, who generously donated a book by Gen. Mariusz Zaruski to the exhibition.

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Jan Worwąg’s Support for Our Library and Conservation Efforts

The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of recently hosting Mr. Jan Worwąg.

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Hanna Kwiecińska Vists the PMA

On January 30th, we had the pleasure of welcoming Hanna Kwiecińska to the Polish Museum of America! A passionate sailor with an incredible maritime journey, Hanna has raced and cruised on waters from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean and across the Atlantic.

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Anniversary of the Arrival of S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago

On September 17th, we celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the legendary yacht S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago, marking a significant chapter in the history of Polish sailing. Built originally as a fast motorboat, S/Y Poleszuk was taken over by the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association in 1937.

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The Nierobbers at the PMA

On September 12, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting The Nierobbers, a fantastic shanty band featuring Tomasz Szuszkiewicz, Marek Kańduła, Dariusz Myśliński, and Łukasz Zięba!

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Celebrating a Century of Polish Sailing!

On August 16, the Polish Museum of America proudly celebrated the opening of the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” showcasing Polish and Polish-American rich and captivating maritime history. The ceremony began with a solemn moment as the Polish flag was raised to the sound of a bell, followed by

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100th Anniversary of Joseph Conrad’s Death

August 3 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Joseph Conrad (Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski), a distinguished Polish noble, writer, and sailor. Born on December 3, 1857, in Berdichev (now Berdychiv, Ukraine), Conrad's literary contributions have left a lasting mark on the world. He died on August 3, 1924,

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The 44th Annual Polish Museum of America Summer Gala

What an unforgettable evening at the beautiful O’Hare Tech Center! The 44th Annual Summer Gala was a magnificent success, bringing together our vibrant community to celebrate Polish culture, history, and art. The Gala was beautifully hosted by the talented Łukasz Dudka, introduced by the chairwoman, Małgorzata Palka, who was very

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The Magnificent Exhibition of Polish Sailing Sets Sail for Chicago on August 16

We're excited to announce the opening of the "100 Years of Polish Sailing" exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, Poland! This incredible display of Polish maritime history commemorates a century of achievements, journeys, and the adventurous spirit of the high seas.

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