President Agnieszka Bastrzyk Represents PMA and PRCUA in Algonquin
On August 1, 2026, Agnieszka Bastrzyk, President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) and Chair of the Polish Museum of America Board of Directors, proudly represented our institutions during the 82nd Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising commemorative ceremony held in Algonquin, Illinois, organized by Polish & Slavic
The Szafrański Sisters: An Evening of Poetic Song at the PMA
The Polish Museum of America (PMA) had the pleasure of hosting an Evening of Poetic Song on July 31, featuring the Szafrański Sisters – Izabela and Gabriela Szafrański, accompanied by Bartek Ciężobka on piano.
82nd Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising (1944)
On August 1, 1944, at 5:00 p.m., known as the historic “W Hour,” the Warsaw Uprising began. For 63 days, soldiers of the Polish Home Army, supported by thousands of civilians, fought heroically against German occupation in one of the largest resistance efforts of the World War II. Though the
Commemorating the Warsaw Uprising with PSFCU – August 1, 1944
On the 81st anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, the Polish Museum of America honors the extraordinary bravery, sacrifice, and spirit of the Polish resistance fighters and civilians who rose against Nazi occupation in a desperate fight for freedom.
80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Commemorated by the PMA
On August 1, 2024, the Polish Museum of America proudly commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.
The 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising
On August 1, National Warsaw Uprising Remembrance Day, we take a moment to honor and reflect on the remarkable bravery and perseverance of those who participated in the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. This year commemorates the 80th anniversary of this monumental and heroic event in Poland's history, a defining moment
Warsaw Uprising: Honoring Heroism and Resilience in WWII’s Defining Battle
During World War II, the Warsaw Uprising was a 63-day brave effort led by the Home Army to liberate Warsaw from German occupation and regain Polish independence. Despite overwhelming odds, they fought with determination and resourcefulness.
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.
Powstanie warszawskie | Warsaw Uprising
Today is the 78th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, an insurrection that would result in over 200,000 civilian and insurgent deaths and the destruction of much of the city (85% by January 1945)
The Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of respected veteran, Wiesław Chodorowski.
The Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of respected veteran, Wiesław Chodorowski. Wiesław Tadeusz ‘Ted’ Chodorowski (January 4, 1929 - June 10, 2022)
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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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