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Polanki Polanki’s mission is to preserve Polish traditions and promote Polish heritage. We bring Polish traditions to life with our events.

Polanki, the Polish Women's Cultural Club of Milwaukee, founded in 1953, is dedicated to promoting knowledge and appreciation of Polish culture to Milwaukee Poles and non-Poles alike. We also contribute to numerous community projects that promote Polish heritage throughout Milwaukee. Historically, for over 65 years Polanki has prepared a Polish cultural booth at the Holiday Folk Fair. We have also been responsible for the design and construction of the cultural exhibits at America’s largest Polish Fest in Milwaukee.

Pierogi!! Thanks to those who joined us at the Polish Center of Wisconsin for our guest speaker, Anna D. Jaroszyńska-Ki...
09/25/2026

Pierogi!! Thanks to those who joined us at the Polish Center of Wisconsin for our guest speaker, Anna D. Jaroszyńska-Kirchmann.
The history and the universal connection of culture, family, and food — through our beloved pierogi. 

A reminder to join us this Thursday at the Polish Center of Wisconsin! 
09/21/2026

A reminder to join us this Thursday at the Polish Center of Wisconsin! 

Join Polanki and the Polish Center in bringing you a deep dive into everyone's favorite - Pierogi!
09/10/2026

Join Polanki and the Polish Center in bringing you a deep dive into everyone's favorite - Pierogi!

Today, pierogi are the most recognizable Polish food in the United States and a symbol of Polish American identity. How did this humble dish attain such lofty status?

Join us in two weeks on September 24th for an Author Talk!

Anna D. Jaroszyńska-Kirchmann explores the surprising history of pierogi, tracing how Polish cuisine evolved in the multiethnic landscape of the United States. When Polish immigrants crossed the ocean, they brought with them their traditional cuisine, which came to signify enduring attachment to homeland, family, religion, and culture. In time, they as well as new generations and new immigrant waves gradually transformed Polish American culinary culture, reflecting food trends and changes in the United States, Poland, and the world.

Buy the book! https://cup.columbia.edu/book/pierogi/9780231223461/
Get 20% off with code CUP20

September 24, 2026 | 6 PM
Donated Admission is Appreciated
Presented by Author & Professor, Anna D. Jaroszyńska-Kirchmann
Co-Sponsored by Polanki, the Polish Women's Cultural Club of Milwaukee

Polish Center of Wisconsin
6941 South 68th Street
Franklin, WI, 53132
(414) 529-2140
www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org

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This Sunday. Fabulous forecast. Join us!
09/10/2026

This Sunday. Fabulous forecast. Join us!

Next Sunday!
09/04/2026

Next Sunday!

The monument looks beautiful! We recognize some Polanki members as part of the volunteer crew. 
09/03/2026

The monument looks beautiful! We recognize some Polanki members as part of the volunteer crew. 

6 PM this Wednesday, August 26. Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee.
08/24/2026

6 PM this Wednesday, August 26.
Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee.

08/14/2026
07/22/2026

Explore with local historian, Ken Smith, how and why the churches were the centers of community life for the first generations of Polish-Americans.

September 3, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Donated Admission is Appreciated
Cash Bar Available

Polish Center of Wisconsin
6941 South 68th Street
Franklin, WI, 53132
(414) 529-2140
www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org

Polanki members and guests visited Racine Art Museum for its ”Cut it Out” exhibit where Polanki wycinanki artists and c...
06/26/2026

Polanki members and guests visited Racine Art Museum for its ”Cut it Out” exhibit where Polanki wycinanki artists and collections are featured.

Thanks to museum staff who greeted us and were so knowledgeable about the artists and tools.

You can visit the exhibit until July 18!

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P. O. Box 341458
Milwaukee, WI
53234

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