Polish Heritage Center

05/29/2026

We are so excited for our cooking classes that begin next week! All classes are full and we can't wait to see all of the little chefs! 👩‍🍳🇵🇱👨‍🍳

05/26/2026

POLISH COOKING SCHOOL IS STARTING NEXT WEEK AND WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!

If you are able to help, please call Alice Poore at 830-534-3824. The dates of the classes are June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, and July 23. The times for each class is 10am-1pm.

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05/21/2026

A proud moment for Polish Texan history!! 🇵🇱

On May 20, 2026, the Polish Heritage Center, in partnership with the Bexar County Historical Commission, formally commemorated the unveiling of two distinguished historical markers recognizing St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church and the historic Polish Quarter of San Antonio.

These markers now stand near the original St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, next to the oldest tree in Hemisfair Plaza- a place rich with memory and meaning, that honor the enduring faith, cultural identity, and civic contributions of the early Polish settlers whose presence helped shape the social and spiritual landscape of San Antonio. Their legacy--rooted in devotion, perseverance, and community leadership--continues to enrich the heritage of South Texas and stands as a testament to the strength of immigrant communities in the region's development.

This significant achievement was realized through the dedication and collaboration of many esteemed individuals and supporters. With sincere appreciation, we acknowledge:

The late Bishop John W. Yanta
Aloys Notzon, Chairman & President of the Polish Heritage Center
Father Kevin Fausz, Opening Prayer
Belinda Gavallos, Chair of the Bexar County Historical Commission
The Honorable Judge Peter Sakai, Bexar County Judge
Alice Poore, Executive Director, the staff of the Polish Heritage Center and the Bexar County Historical Commission, Event Hosts
Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz, Performing traditional Polish music
Apolonia Catering, Providing refreshments

**A very special thank you to Ronnie & Terry Urbanczyk of Urban Concrete for their generosity of the concrete plinths and sponsorship of the event.

Their leadership, generosity, and commitment ensured that historic recognition was observed with dignity and respect, preserving the memory of Polish Texans for generations to come.

05/19/2026

Just a reminder, the PHC will be closed tomorrow, May 20th, for the celebration of the unveiling of historical markers in downtown San Antonio!! Everyone is welcome to join us for this historical event honoring the Polish community in San Antonio!!

05/15/2026

We were thrilled to host students from the All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock, Texas! We hope everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed learning all about Texas Polonia! Thank you so much for making the long trip to see us!!

05/14/2026

‼️Don’t forget to get your child signed up for Polish cooking school. The July 2nd class is completely full and spots are going fast!! 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳

Let’s cook! Cooking School at the Polish Heritage Center — RSVP by May 28th to grab your spot! There is a 4 class per student limit and spots go very quickly! Students who have completed 3rd grade and up are welcome!

05/14/2026

A huge thank you to Dr. John Radzilowski for his outstanding virtual presentation last night! We were delighted to see so many familiar faces as well as new ones!

Thank you all for your continued support of our virtual program series!

To view the presentation, please click on the link:

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05/14/2026

Reminder!

The PHC will close at 1pm on Saturday for the wedding of our Library & Archives Director, Lauren Robinson!

Congratulations to Pablo and Lauren!! 💜💜💜

We would like to congratulate our Library and Archives Director, Lauren Robinson on her upcoming nuptials! 💜

05/14/2026

We were honored to host the Rosary Society of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in St. Hedwig, Texas as they are celebrating their 125th Anniversary!! Thank you for your visit and we can't wait to see y'all again next month!