The Presidential Culinary Museum and Presidential Service Center

08/15/2026

Focusing on best practices for protecting employees and organizational integrity is paramount. Drawing on my experience as an HR Business Partner, I will guide you through a step-by-step framework that covers the entire process, from managing confidentiality during the initial response to implementing fair corrective actions. Join me on August 15th to dive into these critical protocols and learn how to navigate complex workplace complaints with confidence!

08/04/2026

https://clevelandcounty.enterprise.localist.com/event/irish-american-white-house-chef-kathy-buckley

Discover the inspiring story of Katherine “Kathy” Buckley (Kathy Whitehouse), an Irish immigrant who became an American citizen and a distinguished White House chef. This new exhibit celebrates her extraordinary service at receptions and State Dinners, where she prepared meals for presidents, fi...

08/01/2026

We are proud to be helping with this event and sponsoring it coming up October 7th.

06/21/2026

Here's a Father's Day message that focuses on kindness rather than accomplishments, wealth, or status:

A father's greatest legacy is rarely found in a bank account, a business, a title, or a trophy. It is found in the quiet acts of kindness that become woven into the hearts of his children.

It is the hand that steadied a bicycle, the voice that encouraged one more try, the sacrifice nobody saw, the lesson taught without words, and the love given without keeping score.

Kind fathers teach strength without cruelty, leadership without pride, and courage without fear. They remind us that true power is not measured by what a man can take, but by what he can give.

This Father's Day, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and father figures whose kindness became a shelter, whose patience became a teacher, and whose love became a foundation upon which generations stand.

May we honor them not only with our words today, but by carrying their kindness forward tomorrow.

Happy Father's Day to the men who proved that a gentle heart can change the world.

"The strongest fathers are often the kindest ones." ❤️👔🇺🇸

With love from Martin CJ Mongiello, President

06/05/2026

Today at the museum we celebrated the Kathy Buckley exhibit for a tour group from Texas and South Carolina. They loved seeing the Irish food items on display and discovering her history as an Irish American Executive Chef 👩‍🍳originally hired to come to America by JP Morgan.

https://theinnofthepatriots.com/special-exhibitions

06/02/2026

Celebrating Pride Month

This Pride Month, we proudly celebrate the diversity, courage, creativity, and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. At The Global Embassy of Culture and the United States Presidential Service Center, we are especially grateful that many of our own family members are active participants in Shelby Pride, and that a number of our team members, volunteers, friends, and supporters are also engaged in Pride activities throughout the year.

We believe that culture thrives when every voice is welcomed, every story is respected, and every person is free to be their authentic self. Pride Month is a joyful reminder that friendship, understanding, inclusion, and love make our communities stronger.

As organizations dedicated to bringing people together across cultures, backgrounds, and traditions, we are honored to celebrate alongside our LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters. We look forward to continuing to learn, share, support, and build bridges of understanding—not only during Pride Month, but every day of the year.

Happy Pride Month from The Global Embassy of Culture and the United States Presidential Service Center! 🌈

"Celebrating diversity, embracing inclusion, and honoring the unique gifts that every individual brings to our global family."

President Martin CJ Mongiello
MBA, MA, MCFE

04/26/2026

04/20/2026

Deepfakes: How kids' photos are turned into abuse. Be sure to watch our entire show from Saturday, online. www.tgeoc.org