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The Polish History Museum focuses on the most significant themes in the history of Poland—state and nation—with special emphasis on the idea of freedom: the function and development of her parliamentary system, institutions and civic life, and on the struggle for independence. The scope of the Museum’s interests includes the history of the gentry republic, the uprisings, the Solidarity movement and both restorations of independent Poland..jpg)
The Consulate General in New York City serves customers residing in its consular territory - all 11 U.S. Northeastern states. Their website is http://www.polishconsulateny.org/ .
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland, located at 2640 16th Street NW in Washington D.C., was established in 1919 as one of Poland's first foreign missions after the country regained independence in 1918. The Embassy staff is divided into the Political, Cultural, Science and Technology, Press, Legal and Administrative Departments. The Embassy organizes a wide variety of cultural events, panel discussions, conferences and hosts numerous official delegations visiting Washington from Poland. Their website is http://www.polandembassy.org/ .
American Jewish Committee (AJC) was established in 1906 by a small group of American Jews deeply concerned about pogroms aimed at Russian Jews, and determined that the best way to protect Jewish populations in danger would be to work towards a world in which all peoples were accorded respect and dignity. Over 100 years later, AJC continues to promote pluralistic democratic societies where all minorities are protected. Their website is http://www.ajc.org/ ..jpg)
The Kosciuszko Foundation is dedicated to promoting educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Poland and to increasing American understanding of Polish culture and history. Founded in 1925, on the eve of the anniversary of Thaddeus Kosciuszko's enlistment in the American revolutionary cause, the Foundation is a national not-for-profit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian organization. It awards up to $1 million annually in fellowships and grants to graduate students, scholars, scientists, professionals and artists. Their website is www.thekf.org/.
Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. They are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is also the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Jan Karski earned his Ph.D at Georgetown's School of Foreign Service and was a professor at Georgetown University for forty years. Their website is http://www.georgetown.edu/ ..jpg)
The mission of the Polish American Librarians Association is to positively impact services provided to library patrons of Polish descent and individuals interested in Polish culture. PALA's vision includes enhancing professional knowledge by developing forums for discussion and networks of communication among library staff working with Polish collections and patrons of Polish origin, promoting understanding and respect among all cultures by expanding the means to access reliable, current information about Polish and Polish-American culture, and Polish American librarianship, along with providing opportunities for cooperation with other library associations. Their website is http://www.palalib.org/index.php?link=1 .
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Founded in 1922, the Polish American Association (PAA) is the nation's only human services organization providing a comprehensive range of bilingual and bicultural services to the Polish community and others in need. The mission of the Polish American Association, a human service agency, is to serve the diverse needs of the Polish community in the Chicago metro area by providing resources for changing lives, with emphasis on assisting immigrants. PAA advocates on behalf of those within the Polish community who may not be able to speak for themselves and fosters linkages and collaborative efforts with other human service agencies and also within the extended Polish community, including persons most comfortable speaking either the English or Polish language. PAA's website is located at http://www.polish.org/ .
