October - Polish American Heritage Month

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 2018, Polish Americans will  mark the 377th  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 2018, Poles will mark the  410th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers who were among the first skilled workers in America.

We, therefore, will also Salute All American Workers and urge people to purchase the products and services offered by American workers.

Polish Americans will also mark the 239th Anniversary of the death of General Casimir Pulaski, Father of the American Cavalry and the International Year of Kosciuszko, Hero of Poland and America.

For information about these historic events and Polish and Polish American history, visit the Museum’s Internet site at:
www.PolishAmericanCenter.com 

You’re Invited to Join The Philadelphia Area Pulaski Day Parade and Polish American Heritage Month Celebration

On Sunday, October 14, 2018, the 85th Annual Pulaski Day Parade steps off at 12 Noon from the Parkway in center city Philadelphia and will be televised on WPVI TV-6 ABC. The parade marches down the Parkway to 16th Street, turns and marches up the Parkway to the reviewing stands at Logan Circle at 19th Street. Live television coverage on WPVI TV 6 ABC begins at 12:30 PM. For information on how to watch the parade from your mobile device, click here to download the 6ABC Mobile App. For more information call the Museum during business hours at: (215) 922-1700.

The parade will celebrate the history, culture and pride cherished by the Polish American community. During the 2018 Pulaski Day Parade, we will also mark the 410th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America.