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Polish Museum of America Est. in 1935: Chicago home to Polish artifacts, artwork, embroidered folk costumes, and (much) more.

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Życzenia Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i pomyślnego Nowego Rokuskłada Państwu z podziękowaniami za dotychczasowe wspa...
12/23/2022

Życzenia Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i pomyślnego Nowego Roku
składa Państwu z podziękowaniami za dotychczasowe wsparcie
Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce

Z okazji Świąt Bożego Narodzenia Muzeum będzie zamknięte od piątku 23 grudnia do poniedziałku 26 grudnia. Otwieramy we wtorek 27 grudnia.
Z okazji Nowego Roku Muzeum będzie zamknięte od niedzieli 31 grudnia do poniedziałku 1 stycznia. Otwieramy 2 stycznia we wtorek.

With warm appreciation for your support, we wish you and your family
Peace, Joy, Hope and Good Will
this Christmas and throughout the New Year
The Polish Museum of America

In observance of Christmas, the Museum will be closed on Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26
In observance of the New Year, the Museum will be closed on Sunday, January 1 through Monday, January 2

Being a Heritage Life Member is a great honor. Heritage Life Members are recognized for their dedication to preserving t...
12/23/2022
The PMA welcomes our newest Heritage Life Members Lou and Charlene | PMA

Being a Heritage Life Member is a great honor. Heritage Life Members are recognized for their dedication to preserving the past and ensuring that our national heritage is not forgotten. They are given special discounts and privileges.

Being a Heritage Life Member is a great honor. Heritage Life Members are recognized for their dedication to preserving the past and ensuring that our national heritage is not forgotten. They are given special discounts and privileges. Heritage Life Members also receive recognition for their efforts....

The Donation of Crèche / Szopka to the Polish Museum of America is a beautiful piece of art that showcases the Nativity ...
12/22/2022
Donation of Crèche / Szopka to the Polish Museum of America | PMA

The Donation of Crèche / Szopka to the Polish Museum of America is a beautiful piece of art that showcases the Nativity scene. The figures are detailed and intricately crafted, making it an incredibly meaningful representation of the Christmas story. The delicate details of the figures and animals bring to life the story of the birth of Jesus, creating an atmosphere of peace and joy. The Donation of Crèche is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

The Donation of Crèche is a beautiful piece of art that showcases the Nativity scene. The figures are detailed and intricately crafted, making it an incredibly meaningful representation of the Christmas story. The delicate details of the figures and animals bring to life the story of the birth of J...

12/19/2022

With warm appreciation for your support, we wish you and your family Peace, Joy, Hope and Good Will this Christmas and throughout the New Year
The Polish Museum of America

Życzenia Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i pomyślnego Nowego Roku
składa Państwu z podziękowaniami za dotychczasowe wsparcie
Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce

Czy chcesz stworzyć wyjątkowe i oryginalne ozdoby choinkowe? Chcesz się dowiedzieć, jak zrobić piękne dekoracje świątecz...
12/16/2022
Warsztaty ozdób choinkowych - video | PMA

Czy chcesz stworzyć wyjątkowe i oryginalne ozdoby choinkowe? Chcesz się dowiedzieć, jak zrobić piękne dekoracje świąteczne? Czy chcesz wspólnie z rodziną i przyjaciółmi spędzić radosny czas przedświąteczny? Jeśli na wszystkie te pytania odpowiedziałeś „tak”, to powinieneś obejrzeć nasz film o warsztatach ozdób choinkowych. Przedstawiamy w nim różnorodne techniki dekoracji, wskazówki dotyczące komponowania koloru i wzorów. Oglądając nasz film, możesz stworzyć wyjątkową dekorację choinkową, która zachwyci wszystkich. Spraw, aby Twój dom był prawdziwą krainą świąt i obejrzyj nasz film o warsztatach ozdób choinkowych!

Warsztaty to doskonały czas, aby wykazać się swoją kreatywnością i wspólnie pobawić w tworzenie pięknych dekoracji na świąteczne drzewko. Podczas warsztatów można wykonać własne ozdoby lub po prostu, przy pomocy instruktorów, poeksperymentować z różnymi technikami.

Zapraszamy do włączenia się w akcję pt. „Zapal Światło Wolności” organizowaną przez Stowarzyszenie Pamięć. Społeczna akc...
12/13/2022

Zapraszamy do włączenia się w akcję pt. „Zapal Światło Wolności” organizowaną przez Stowarzyszenie Pamięć.

Społeczna akcja IPN „Zapal Światło Wolności” nawiązuje do apelu, jaki po wprowadzeniu stanu wojennego, w Wigilię Bożego Narodzenia 1981 roku, wystosował prezydent Stanów Zjednoczonych Ronald Reagan. Wezwał on Amerykanów do wystawienia w oknach domów świec na znak solidarności z Polakami. Gest solidarności wobec Polaków żyjących w stanie wojennym wykonały wówczas rzesze mieszkańców ówczesnego wolnego świata. Na znak jedności z rodakami świecę w oknie Pałacu Apostolskiego zapalił również papież Jan Paweł II.

W tym roku, w 41. rocznicę wprowadzenia stanu wojennego, Stowarzyszenie Pamięć zaprasza do udziału w akcji IPN „Zapal Światło Wolności” wszystkie polonijne szkoły, parafie, organizacje i instytucje.

Zachęcamy, aby 13 grudnia 2022 r. o godz. 19.30 Światło Wolności zapłonęło w wielu oknach jako wyraz pamięci o ofiarach stanu wojennego.

W załączniku przekazujemy pomocne grafiki otrzymane od Stowarzyszenia Pamięć, które mogą Państwo wykorzystać podczas akcji.

Prosimy o przesłanie zaproszenia do udziału w akcji Państwa znajomym.

W akcji może wziąć udział każdy zapalając świeczkę w oknie o godz. 19.30.

Uprzejmie informujemy, że Stowarzyszenie Pamięć planuje utworzenie wspólnej galerii, która następnie będzie opublikowana w polskich i polonijnych mediach.

Wszystkich, którzy włączą się do akcji „Zapal Światło Wolności”, Stowarzyszenie Pamięć prosi o przesłanie zdjęć z zapalenia Światła Wolności na adres [email protected]

The PMA invites you to view its newest film, capturing a special event held in conjunction with Glessner House, commemor...
12/13/2022
130th Anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in Chicago

The PMA invites you to view its newest film, capturing a special event held in conjunction with Glessner House, commemorating the 130th anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski's first visit to Chicago.

130th Anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in Chicago || 130-lecie przybycia Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego do ChicagoProduction | Realizacja: Eugeniusz Ja...

The return of the Polish Museum of America’s Christmas Ornament Workshop for children of all ages and the lighting of th...
12/11/2022
Christmas Ornaments Workshop & Gift Shop Sale | PMA

The return of the Polish Museum of America’s Christmas Ornament Workshop for children of all ages and the lighting of the Bethlehem Peace Candle - photos below!

🎄 Thank you for your help - dziękujemy za uczestnictwo! Wesołych Świąt - Merry Christmas!

Thank you for your help - dziękujemy za uczestnictwo! Wesołych Świąt - Merry Christmas! The return of the Polish Museum of America’s Christmas workshop for children of all ages and the lighting of the Bethlehem Peace Candle.

The holiday season is almost here and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the Museum of Science and Industry’s ...
12/09/2022
MSI's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light | PMA

The holiday season is almost here and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the Museum of Science and Industry’s beloved annual exhibits Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light. Make holiday memories that last a lifetime while exploring more than 50 trees and displays celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of Chicago.

Don’t miss your chance to create unique holiday memories and see a tree decorated in honor of Poland. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light are open from November 16, 2022 until January 4th, 2023, and are included in Museum Entry!

Don’t miss your chance to create unique holiday memories and see a tree decorated in honor of Poland. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light are open from November 16, 2022 until January 4th, 2023, and are included in Museum Entry.

Gratulacje! Congratulations!
12/08/2022
Gala 5-lecia Instytutu POLONIKA

Gratulacje! Congratulations!

Narodowy Instytut Polskiego Dziedzictwa Kulturowego za Granicą POLONIKA powstał 18 grudnia 2017 roku jako wyspecjalizowana państwowa instytucja kultury i zos...

December 7 we commemorate the American Heroes who defended our US Navy Pacific fleet base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.Just...
12/07/2022
Pearl Harbor Day | PMA

December 7 we commemorate the American Heroes who defended our US Navy Pacific fleet base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

Just before 8 am that day in 1941, for the first time in the modern era, an enemy force, Imperial Japan, bombed American territory. Days later, Germany and Italy declare war on the US and America was in WWII. Please come and see our stunning, world-class history and art exhibits ! Today we salute our American military personnel that gave their lives not only for the USS Arizona but for our Land of the Free and Home of the Brave!

December 7 we commemorate the American Heroes who defended our US Navy Pacific fleet base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

December 6 is Saint Nicholas Day (pol. Swiety Mikolaj).In the liturgical calendar, we celebrate his feast day. Nicholas ...
12/06/2022

December 6 is Saint Nicholas Day (pol. Swiety Mikolaj).

In the liturgical calendar, we celebrate his feast day. Nicholas was a bishop of Bari, Italy (b. in 270 AD, d. 345 or 352). The only visible evidence of his life and legacy is the magnificent basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari. He is better known throughout the world as the white-bearded chuckling man dressed in red who brings gifts for children in this time of giving we call Christmas. In Polish holiday culture, Swiety Mikolaj or Mikolajki are primarily remembered on this day when children search under their pillow for a present. While we, Poles, Americans (who better know St. Nicolas as Santa Claus) or Polonia enjoy our childhood memories associated with this jolly, robust good natured man-there have been times of crisis, war, and displacement when children could only maybe dream about Santa Claus. This is one of those moments for kids in Ukraine suffering hunger, cold and blackouts under exploding missiles fired by Russian forces. Polish children experienced this hell during WWII-German and Soviet invasions. Today, Poland is at the forefront of welcoming and housing millions of Ukrainian war victims. Let us remember about these children as we celebrate Mikolajki with our family and friends!
Beatrix Czerkawski

Juz jutro - Filantropijny wtorek - Apel swiateczny MPA 2022 | Tomorrow!  Tuesday 2022 PMA Christmas Appeal
11/28/2022
PMA 2022 Christmas Appeal | PMA main

Juz jutro - Filantropijny wtorek - Apel swiateczny MPA 2022 | Tomorrow! Tuesday 2022 PMA Christmas Appeal

November 2022 Dear Friend of the PMA – Thank you for being part of the Polish Museum of America community. It is through your continued support that the PMA endures as a vibrant cultural center in Polonia. Founded in 1935, the PMA has weathered many storms over the years and…

We wish you and your loved ones a bountiful and blessed Thanksgiving and hope that the spirit of gratitude remains in ou...
11/24/2022

We wish you and your loved ones a bountiful and blessed Thanksgiving and hope that the spirit of gratitude remains in our hearts every day.

The Polish Museum of America

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Museum will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25; and open on Saturday, November 26 & Sunday, November 27

Happy Polish Independence Day from The Polish Museum of America!PMA also honors Veterans Day, thanking those who serve.P...
11/12/2022

Happy Polish Independence Day from The Polish Museum of America!
PMA also honors Veterans Day, thanking those who serve.
Photograph from the PMA Collection x2010.007.0002 (https://polishmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/)

November 7th marks the 155th birthday of one of the most famous female scientists of all time. Maria Skłodowska-Curie wa...
11/07/2022
Maria Sklodowska-Curie's 155th Birthday | PMA

November 7th marks the 155th birthday of one of the most famous female scientists of all time. Maria Skłodowska-Curie was a physicist and chemist and is best known for her revolutionary work in the field of radioactivity.

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The 155th birthday of one of the most famous female scientists of all time - Maria Skłodowska-Curie.

Last night the Chicago Opera Theater held its Close-Up of the 2022/2023 season at the PMA The Close-Up featured an intim...
11/06/2022
Close-Up with King Roger | PMA

Last night the Chicago Opera Theater held its Close-Up of the 2022/2023 season at the PMA The Close-Up featured an intimate dialogue about Karol Szymanowski’s King Roger, an epic 20th-century work making its Chicago Premiere, with musical performances by COT's Young Artists.

Tonight at 7PM! Join us!
11/05/2022

Tonight at 7PM! Join us!

Learn more at:
www.polishmuseumofamerica.org/close-up/

Don't forget to RSVP.
A small reception will take place before the discussion.
RSVP today at buff.ly/3spXF5i

Instytut Polonika - Thank you for your help! Z serca dziękujemy!
11/04/2022

Instytut Polonika - Thank you for your help! Z serca dziękujemy!

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11/04/2022
Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Name’s Day | PMA

Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Name’s Day - Imieniny - at the Polish Museum of America.

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Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Name’s Day - Imieniny - at the Polish Museum of America sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation. Congratulations to this year’s honoree, President of the Polish Museum of America Richard Owsiany.

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11/03/2022

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November 1st in the Catholic Church, we rejoice at the Holy Day of Obligation on the Feast of All Saints.
11/01/2022
The Feast of All Saints | PMA

November 1st in the Catholic Church, we rejoice at the Holy Day of Obligation on the Feast of All Saints.

November 1st in the Catholic Church, we rejoice at the Holy Day of Obligation on the Feast of All Saints. Dzień Wszystkich Świętych.

On Saturday, October 22, 2022, the Polish Museum of America in cooperation with Glessner House, A National Historic Land...
10/25/2022
130th Anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in Chicago | PMA

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.

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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.

Thank you to Jan Karski Polish School for your visit! Dziękujemy za odwiedziny!
10/22/2022

Thank you to Jan Karski Polish School for your visit! Dziękujemy za odwiedziny!

Thank you Chicago Cultural Alliance for   event "A Taste of Two Cultures". Thanks to Filipino American Historical Societ...
10/21/2022

Thank you Chicago Cultural Alliance for event "A Taste of Two Cultures". Thanks to Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago for co-organizing the cooking demonstrations, pierogi and lumpia tastings, and dance performances. Great cultural collaboration!

Co-hosted by Polish Museum of America and Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago. 10.9.2022

Photos by Lydia Hoover, lydiahooverphotography.com

Judges Night at the Polish Museum of America.
10/21/2022
Advocates Society | PMA

Judges Night at the Polish Museum of America.

Judges Night at the Polish Museum of America

The PMA and PRCUA was visited by Bishop Piotr Turzynski - Delegate of the Polish Bishops' Conference for the pastoral ca...
10/21/2022
The PMA and PRCUA was visited | PMA

The PMA and PRCUA was visited by Bishop Piotr Turzynski - Delegate of the Polish Bishops' Conference for the pastoral care of Polish emigration.

The PMA and PRCUA was visited today by Bishop Piotr Turzynski

10/18/2022

October 30, 2022 - Polish Highlanders Day!

While the health ramifications of the pandemic are well known, there was also a loss of group and individual interaction...
10/18/2022
Chicago Cultural Alliance | PMA

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”.

The 75th Anniversary Gala of the Polish American Medical Society took place in Chicago on Oct. 7-8, 2022. The meeting wa...
10/18/2022
The 75th Anniversary Gala of the Polish American Medical Society | PMA

The 75th Anniversary Gala of the Polish American Medical Society took place in Chicago on Oct. 7-8, 2022. The meeting was attended by medical professionals, museum representatives (Richard Owsiany, Malgorzata Kot and Jan Lorys) and many special guests including prof. Tomasz Grodzki, Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, dr. Waldemar Kraska, Secretary of State, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Poland, prof. Alicja Chybicka, Senator RP, and dr. Kornelia Król, President of the Federation of Polish Medical Organizations Abroad.

The meeting was attended by medical professionals, museum representatives (Richard Owsiany, Malgorzata Kot and Jan Lorys) and many special guests including prof. Tomasz Grodzki, Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, dr. Waldemar Kraska, Secretary of State, the Ministry of Health of the Re...

Wizyta delegacji Stowarzyszenia Odra-Niemen na czele z Panią Prezes Iloną Gosiewską. The delegation of Stowarzyszenie Od...
10/15/2022

Wizyta delegacji Stowarzyszenia Odra-Niemen na czele z Panią Prezes Iloną Gosiewską. The delegation of Stowarzyszenie Odra-Niemen. Thank you for your interest, support, and interesting questions.

On October 15, 1935, the Polish Museum of America was established by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Board of...
10/14/2022
87th Anniversary of the Polish Museum of America | PMA

On October 15, 1935, the Polish Museum of America was established by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Board of Directors. This is the legacy of legendary Poles who immigrated to America.

On October 15, 1935, the Polish Museum of America was established by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Board of Directors. This is the legacy of legendary Poles who immigrated to America.

Join us for the Painting Chopin happening with the performance of Konrad Pawelek Polonia Orchestra and visual arts by Pa...
10/13/2022

Join us for the Painting Chopin happening with the performance of Konrad Pawelek Polonia Orchestra and visual arts by PatriciaArt Studio. This Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at 12 PM, at the Polish Museum of America. The PRCUA is a proud patron of this inspiring, artistic event full of music, color and the good vibes! Anyone can paint! We are waiting for the artists of all ages! Registration for painting is required: [email protected]. Tickets for concert guests available at the door: $25.

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The Polish Museum of America was established in 1935 as the “Museum and Archives of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.” The first public display area opened on January 12, 1937 in a specially designed and constructed room within the headquarters building of the PRCUA. From that date the Museum’s collection and importance grew very rapidly and quickly gained autonomous status as “The Polish Museum of America” with its own governing board of directors.


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Thank you to all who attended last night's conversation on the Ukrainian War, in partnership with the The Wende Museum, as we discussed recent developments and their regional and global ramifications. This event was made possible through the support of the DePaul University Department of Political Science. Thank you for supporting our work in providing a forum for the study and exploration of our military and citizen-soldiers.

We would also like to thank representatives from both Ukrainian and Polish Consulates as well as the Polish Museum of America and the Ukrainian National Museum for their support.

In case you missed last night's event, Assessing the Ukrainian War can be accessed on our website here: bit.ly/Assessing-Ukrainian-War
The PRCUA was proud to sponsor and host the annual meeting of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce, which met at the Polish Museum of America last Thursday.

Lajkonik w stroju opoczyńskim na Warsztatach Pisanek z Polish Museum of America!

https://www.polishmuseumofamerica.org/pisanki-workshop-2022/
Sponsored by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America - PRCUA, our After Hours gathering at the Polish Museum of America (PMA) last week doubled as the PACC's annual meeting. Highlights of the evening included updates and remarks from the PACC leadership and introductions of new members. In addition to PACC President Iwona J. Filipiak's address, we also had an opportunity to hear from President of the PRCUA and Chairman of the Museum Jim Robaczewski, President of the PMA Richard Owsiany, Head of Poland's Foreign Trade Office in Chicago Michal Rzeznik, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection Director of Public Affairs Elisa Sledzinska. We thank everyone who attended, the PRCUA for their generous sponsorship, and the PMA for their hospitality!
While I'm still in Springfield, I'm grateful that my staff was able to join the Polish American Chamber of Commerce and the Polish Museum of America for their Annual Meeting and networking event. I am looking forward to continuing our partnership when we celebrate the signing of HB5581, my legislation to designate the Milwaukee Avenue Polish Heritage Corridor, later this spring.
Pleasure to chat with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi during Annual Polish American Chamber of Commerce meeting at Polish Museum of America
9 kwietnia w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce odbędą się Warsztaty Pisanek Wielkanocnych. O szczegółach w rozmowie z Justyna Dobrzynska mówi instruktorka, Krystyna Burd.

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Pierwszy dzień wiosny 🌷🌿

W takim dniu nie moglibyśmy zapomnieć o wyjątkowym wiosennym poloniku 👉 przed Wami obraz "Wiosna" Ireny Pokrzywnickiej, z cyklu "Cztery pory roku" 🌺🌻

Irena Pokrzywnicka (1907-1975) była malarką związaną ze stowarzyszeniem „Rytm”, ale też świetną ilustratorką (m.in. książek Kornela Makuszyńskiego), projektantką kostiumów oraz nowoczesnych wnętrz, a w czasie wojny została zaprzysiężoną żołnierką AK i na prośbę powstańczego kapelana, ks. Apolinarego Leśniewskiego, namalowała „Matkę Boską Armii Krajowej”. Kochała wyrafinowaną modę i uwielbiała bywać w towarzystwie 💃

Dzieło Pokrzywnickiej na co dzień eksponowane jest w Polish Museum of America. W latach 2018-2020 "Wiosna" znalazła się wśród kilkudziesięciu obrazów odrestaurowanych dzięki konserwatorom i pomocy Instytutu Polonika. Obraz został naciągnięty na nowe krosna, uzupełniono także ubytki warstwy malarskiej oraz ubytki drewna, sporządzono dokumentację prac konserwatorskich 👋
W poniedziałek w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce odbyły się wirtualne obchody Dnia Pułaskiego. Polonia rozpoczęła świętowanie w sobote 5 marca w Domu Podhalan, skladajac kwiaty pod popiersiem generala Pułaskiego.

Polish Museum of America Związek Podhalan w Ameryce Północnej Polish Consulate in Chicago
On Monday, the Polish American community in Chicago, along with their friends and supporters, gathered at the Polish Museum of America to remember and celebrate the life and achievements of General Casimir Pulaski, the hero of two nations. We were honored to be joined by the ambassador of the Republic of Poland, Marek Magierowski, as well as Lori Lightfoot, mayor of Chicago, and many other national and local officials.

We invite you to visit the event page, where you can relive the celebration through pictures and video: https://www.polishmuseumofamerica.org/2022-pulaski-day/
Burmistrz Chicago Lori Lightfoot i ambasador Polski w Stanach Zjednoczonych Marek Magierowski mówią o znaczeniu obchodów Dnia Pułaskiego.

Chicago Mayor's Office Polish Museum of America
The Polish Museum of America celebrated Pulaski Day earlier this morning with top officials from national, state, county, and city governments as well as leaders of Polonian organizations and institutions. To watch a full recap of the event, visit Polish Museum of America on Facebook.

Casimir Pulaski Day is a local holiday observed annually in Illinois since 1977 on the first Monday in March in honor of General Kazimierz (Casimir) Pulaski.

Recognized as the "Father of the American Cavalry," Pulaski offered his services as an experienced military leader to the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. In 1778, he established the Pulaski Legion, a corps of Frenchmen, German Hessians, and Poles, who were instrumental in saving Charleston, South Carolina, from British occupation in 1779.
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