Memorial Day 2023
The museum will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of the holiday. Enjoy the day with your loved ones while keeping in mind those who served and sacrificed.
Happy Polish Mother’s Day!
Today, we gather to celebrate one of the most cherished holidays on the calendar—a day dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to our beloved mothers for their unwavering dedication in raising us. On this special occasion, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all the remarkable mothers who selflessly invest their
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.
Husaria – polska duma / Hussars – Polish Pride
This Polish language presentation is hosted by Cezary Zawadzinski, who examines the history and role of the Polish hussars, or the winged hussars, a heavy cavalry formation active in Poland and in the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 16th and the 18th centuries.
Pearl Harbor Day
December 7 we commemorate the American Heroes who defended our US Navy Pacific fleet base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
130th Anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in Chicago
On Saturday, October 22, 2022, the Polish Museum of America in cooperation with Glessner House, A National Historic Landmark, in Chicago – organized an amiable and very important meeting for lovers of the life and work of Ignacy Jan Paderewski.
Chicago Cultural Alliance
While the health ramifications of the pandemic are well known, there was also a loss of group and individual interaction, enforced by government fiat and also a certain reluctance to meet with others until one felt “safe”.
Happy Anniversary!
Today, the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) celebrates its 149th anniversary.
Chicago Fire Saturday Night!
Thank you to everyone who came to the Chicago Fire game Saturday night! #VamosFire #CF97 #ChicagoFire
Feast Day of St. John the Baptist
He is the well known relative of Jesus of Nazareth who was born to St. Elizabeth, cousin of the Virgin Mary and Zechariah in the Herodian kingdom of Judea.
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