October is “Polish American Heritage Month”
A National Celebration of Polish History, Culture and Pride in Cooperation with the Polish American Congress and Polonia across America
Polish Americans Celebrate During October
Since 1608, when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jamestown, VA, Polish people have been an important part of America’s history and culture. In 2010, Polish Americans will mark the 29th Anniversary of the founding of Polish American Heritage Month, an event, which began in Philadelphia, PA, and became a national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride. During 2010, Poles will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Fryderyk Chopin, world-renowned pianist and composer of Polish heritage, and the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist, composer and representative of Poland to the United States. Polish Americans will also mark the 231st Anniversary of the death of General Casimir Pulaski, Father of the American Cavalry. For additional information about these historic events and Polish and Polish American history, visit the Museum’s Internet site at: PolishAmericanCenter.com.
Information about ways to celebrate Polish American Heritage Month can be obtained by visiting the Polish American Heritage Month Committee’s site at PolishAmericanHeritageMonth.com. On this site you will find a list of “Things To Do” During Polish American Heritage Month”, the 2010 coloring contest artwork for schools and Heritage Month posters that can be downloaded and printed. Copies of the coloring contest artwork can also be obtained by calling the Heritage Month Committee, Monday throughFriday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. at 215-922-1700.
Michael Blichasz
Chairman
Polish American Heritage Month Committee
National Headquarters: Polish American Cultural Center Museum
308 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: (215) 922-1700 • Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com
or PolishAmericanHeritageMonth.com
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