Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia

06/19/2026

Beth Hessel, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia; Deborah Majka, Honorary Consul of Poland; and Peter Obst, historian and guest lecturer, gather following Obst’s presentation at the Athenaeum’s historic building in Philadelphia.

The Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia (CCAP) has partnered with the Athenaeum of Philadelphia to present an International Design Lecture Series titled “Power of Place”. Each month, a guest lecturer provides a different country’s interpretation of this theme. June’s speaker – historian Peter Obst – focused his comments on the work of Ralph Modjeski (1861 – 1940), the Polish-American civil engineer who oversaw the design and construction of nearly forty bridges that spanned the great rivers of North America. Most notably for Philadelphians, Modjeski designed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge which has spanned the Delaware River for 100 years. His company, Modjeski and Masters, continues to design bridges from its headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

06/09/2026

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Dear Members of the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia,

As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, our organization is honored to host the Annual National Convention of the American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC).

The ACPC is the national umbrella organization that brings together Polish-American cultural, educational, and civic organizations from across the United States, including the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia. Hosting this prestigious event is both a privilege and an opportunity to showcase the strength and vitality of our local Polish-American community.

We encourage you to take a few minutes to review information about the convention and its events at www.poles.org/PHSP/convention.

All members, friends, and supporters are welcome to attend. We hope you will consider participating in one or more of the many special programs and activities planned throughout the convention.

To help make this event a success, we invite all interested members to attend a volunteer and planning meeting on:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Associated Polish Home
Academy Road, Philadelphia

This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about volunteer needs and work alongside our Board of Directors and Convention Committee. We would love to see as many members as possible become involved—not only by attending convention events, but also by contributing their time, talents, and enthusiasm. Your participation will help ensure a successful convention and will reflect positively on the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia within the national ACPC community.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about volunteering, please contact me or our Convention Committee Chairs:

Peter Obst – [email protected]
Debbie Majka – [email protected]

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating this historic occasion together.

Sincerely,

Jewls Rogowska
President
Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia

06/05/2026

Krakow Main Market Square…celebrating the local soccer team. Such a beautiful, peaceful celebration.

06/05/2026

A seaside destination in northern Poland has been ranked among Europe’s best spots for travelers seeking milder summer temperatures, as demand grows for alternatives to traditional southern heatwaves.

The recognition, highlighted by British newspaper The Independent, points to a wider shift in holiday preferences, with tourists increasingly prioritizing comfort over extreme heat during peak season.

Click the link in the comments to learn which resort it's about.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

American Council of Polish Culture 2026 Convention located in Philadelphia!

Please make sure to register by Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the following website:
https://www.poles.org/PHSP/Convention/

Hope to see you there!!

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05/30/2026

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05/23/2026

Rain or shine we will be out there this weekend, so put on your rain slicker, grab an umbrella and come join us!!

The grill will be hot with some delicious kielbasa and bacon sizzling and lots of good Polish spirits (beer) and hospitality!!!

Hope to see you this weekend at our 8th Annual Poland Through the Ages!!!

ZAPRASZAMY!!!!

05/18/2026

Did you know?

🇵🇱 On May 18, 1944, the 2nd Polish Corps, commanded by General Władysław Anders, captured Monte Cassino. This opened the road to Rome for the Allies and paved the way for the liberation of Italy. On the 82nd anniversary of one of the largest, fiercest, and bloodiest land battles fought in Europe during World War II, we remember all the Polish soldiers who fought to capture this hill.

⚔️ The victory was won at the cost of immense bloodshed. The Battle of Monte Cassino claimed the lives of 923 Poles, left nearly 3,000 wounded, and many others missing in action. As the white-and-red flag was raised over Monte Cassino, Polish Army soldier Emil Czech played the Hejnał Mariacki (St. Mary's Trumpet Call) at noon, the exact same bugle call that rings out in Kraków.

🕯️ Today's Poland is built upon the ashes of all her sons and daughters who laid down their lives for her freedom. On the slopes of Monte Cassino hill lies the Polish War Cemetery, which bears two inscriptions: "Passer-by, tell Poland that we fell faithfully in her service," and "For our freedom and yours, we soldiers of Poland gave our souls to God, our bodies to the soil of Italy, and our hearts to Poland." We shall never forget.