POLISH AMERICAN news October / November 2018 Celebrating the 410th Anniversary of Polish Heritage in America and the 37th Anniversary of October as National Polish American Heritage Month You’re Invited to Visit the Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street (3rd & Walnut Streets) in Historic Philadelphia, PA Open Admission Free Monday through Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. (215) 922-1700 • Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com Everyone is invited • Welcome - Witamy! The Museum Exhibit Hall Features: - Polish History and Customs - Great Men and Women of Polish Heritage The Polish Eagle - Pictorial Display of Actual World War II Photos Poland’s National Emblem - First Polish Settlers in America on October 1, 1608 is a white eagle with golden - Poland’s Constitution of May 3, 1791 beak and talons. Its head is “Second Oldest Written Democratic Constitution in the World” poised to the right and set against a red shield. The First Polish Settlers in America eagle first appeared on coins On October 1, 1608, the English ship Mary and Margaret arrived at minted in the 12th century Jamestown, Virginia. Aboard the ship were several persons of Polish descent and on the heraldic seals of who had been hired by the Virginia Company of London, at the request of the Piast dynasty. Toward Captain John Smith, leader of the Jamestown Colony. the end of the 13th century, Captain Smith, who had first learned of the Polish craftsmen’s work during the reign of Duke while traveling in Eastern Europe, invited them to Jamestown for the Przemyslaw II, the Polish eagle specific purpose of helping to establish a glass industry in the colony. was depicted with a crown. Upon their arrival, the Poles made a vital contribution to the survival of Over the years, the Polish the colony by digging a well to provide fresh drinking water. eagle became a symbol The next accomplishment was the building of a furnace to produce glass products, which became recognized throughout the the first factory in America. world. It is seen on flags, in In addition to producing glass products, the Polish settlers also produced pitch and tar, vital building Polish publications, on Polish materials for expanding the new colony. American specialty items, Despite many hardships due to the climate and living conditions, the Poles and their fellow settlers and products imported from persevered and eventually were able to produce enough glass, pitch and tar for export to England. These Poland. products became the first commercial items to be exported from America to Europe. The official flag of Poland for general use consists of two More Than 20 Million Americans horizontal fields of equal size, Share Full or Partial Polish Heritage with the top white and the bottom red. The flag with the Polish Americans are part of every aspect of life in America. They are First Polish Settlers Polish eagle is flown by Polish Arrived in America well known for their contributions to the Arts, Music, Education, Politics, on October 1, 1608 at Jamestown, Virginia Engineering, Communications, Medicine, Religion, Military, Travel, Research diplomatic missions, Polish and Development, and community events. They are inventors, builders, and ships at sea, and is used by professions that make up the Great Mosaic of America. Polish organizations. October “Polish American Heritage Month” View and print editions This effort was established in Pennsylvania in 1981. In 1986, it became a National Celebration of Polish of the and Polish American history, culture and pride promoted by thousands of Polish American organizations Polish American News at: across the United States. The National Headquarters is in the Polish American Cultural Center in Historic Philadelphia. For more information visit: PolishAmericanHeritageMonth.com PolishAmericanNews.com Greetings to Polonia from the POLISH AMERICAN news 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 For information and a Telephone: (215) 922-1700 list of our locations, PolishAmericanCenter.com visit us on the October / November 2018 Internet at: Read the Polish American News Online at: www.PSFCU.com PolishAmericanNews.com October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 2 Best Wishes to Our Families, Friends, and the Entire Polonia as We Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month Laura Andres Thomas Jakubowski Walter Piesiecki Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Jankowski Mr. & Mrs. William Piszek In Memory of Alexander & Helen Bagdzinski Renata Jodlowski Richard P. Poremski Luanne Balestrucci Edward & Maria Jodzio Leslie Ptak Dolores Bartosiewicz Jean Joka Maria Prusik Joan & Joseph Batory Joyce & Krzysztof Kaczmarczyk In Memory of Frank & Mary Romanowski Marian & Danuta Bielawiec & Family John & LaVerne Kasper Theresa B. Romanowski Michael & Donna Blichasz Richard & Dorothy Klimek & Family Drs. Janusz & Malgorzata Romanski Michael A. Bralczyk Mark & Maria Koleda Marion Blichasz Rott & Andrew Rott Walter & Carol Ceglowski Czeslawa Kolodziej & Daughter Gabriella & Son Andrew Edward Chabalowski Dr. Richard Kondratowski Dr.inz. Jozef Rzeznik Ph.D. David Chominski Kristine Kousmine Charles & Joan Sahms Helen Chominski Casimir Kowalski In Memory of Rev. John A. Sitko Mr. & Mrs. Chester Chrzanowski John & Cynthia Krakowiak & Family Carl & Linda Skowronek Caroline A. Ciesielka Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. Dr. Maris Slomiana Dr. Dolores Daczkowski Cilley Rev. Edward Kuczynski Thomas J. Smola Maryann Collison Jack & Ellie Kuligowski Paul, Bijan & Dariusz Sosnowski Helen M. Cyzio Fred & Fran Kwiatkowski Joseph K. Trytek In Memory of Hilary S. Czaplicki Christine Kwik, MD Dorothy Vallerio Dennis E. Daniel John & Pat Kwoka In Memory of Dorothy L. Walunas Maryanne Daniel Rev. Msgr. Kevin Lawrence Joseph Walunas In Memory of Edward & Laura Danielczyk Jozef Lechanski C.A. Warczyglowa Gilbert F. Darlak Mr. & Mrs. John F. Lesniewski In Memory of Michael Weksel Judge Bernice Soban DeAngelis Theodore E. Leszcynski Liz Whitman In Memory of Walter Derby Marek & Ela Madosz M. Wilczura Lawrence Dmochowski Rev. Msgr. George Majoros Rich Wilde & Margie Tulewicz Wilde Friends of Polonia Rev. Leo J. Maletz John & Pat Wisniewski & Family Rita S. Frankowski Henryk & Barbara Michalkiewicz Robert & Danelle Wisniewski Frances A. Frederick William J. Miller Rev. Dennis Witalec Michael J. Gabor Rev. Mariusz Mularczyk In Memory of Regina Wnukowski Richard Gastowich Wesley Musial, PNA Censor Krystyna Wojciechowski Carl & Elizabeth Gregory Helen Piszek Nelson Albina Wojtkowski Rev. Tadeusz Gorka Mr. & Mrs. John Opiela Alfred Wolanin Mr. & Mrs. John Groch & Sons Rev. Jan Palkowski Rev. Krzysztof Wtorek Theresa Gruszka Pauline Fathers & Brothers Sandra Crabb Zachariasiewicz Laura Gryszka Trevor M. Pawlewicz Mary Ann Zerkowski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hrabowski Richard & Elizabeth Piascik Alina Zielinski Edward Idzik Walter F. Piatek Rev. Joseph Zingaro Walter & Barbara llnicki & Family Michael Pierzga Robert W. Zogorski Yolanda Konopacka DeSipio of Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLP Attorneys at Law • Call: (215) 423-4824 Available to assist clients throughout the Philadelphia area & New Jersey in both the English and Polish Languages Immigration, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation & Real Estate Polish American Heritage Association “PAHA” Camden County, New Jersey, Community Contact Pat Kwoka – 856-310-1783 Email: [email protected] October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 3 Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Best Wishes To Our October / November Members and Polonia During The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic Polish American Heritage Month Philadelphia presents Historic Reflections from Polish and Polish American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The Copernicus Society of America reflections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may Janosik Dancers celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s Polish American Club of Cape May County history. Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District For your information, we have listed a selection of historic Polish American Cultural Center Museum reflections for the months of October and November. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 1, 1608 - First Polish Settlers in Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County America (Event) Polish American Heritage Association of Camden County, NJ The first Polish settlers arrived in Jamestown, Polish American Heritage Association of Cape May County, NJ VA, on the ship Mary and Margaret. They were Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County glassmakers from Poland hired by the Virginia Company of London to establish a glassmaking Polish American Heritage Association of Manayunk/Roxborough industry in the new American colony of “Virginia”. Polish American Heritage Association of Montgomery County The glass products they produced became the first products made in Polish American Heritage Association of South Philadelphia America, and also the first products made for export to Europe for sale. Polish American Heritage Association of Trenton, NJ Polish American Heritage Association of Vineland, NJ October 2, 1922 - William Swiacki (Born) Polish American Radio