Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Polish Heritage Society is to develop a spirit of pride and sharing of polish history, culture and traditions.
Why?
Our society was founded by a group of Polish Americans who responded to a need to educate others about the history, culture, and traditions of the Poles and Poland in a spirit of friendship and solidarity.
Why Northeastern Wisconsin?
Our society has members from San Diego to Montreal and Ocala, Florida. Poles were the second largest immigrant population in WI and put down roots in all corners of the state, from the industrial center of Milwaukee to the farmland around Stevens Point. Our largest membership is in the
east-central and northeastern Wisconsin area.
east-central and northeastern Wisconsin area.
Our Activities
- Newsletter - We keep members aware of the society's functions with informative newspaper six times a year. The newsletter contains stories and information on local, national and international events of interest to Polish Americans.
- Special Observances - We observe Paczki Day, Easter, Polish Heritage Month and the Christmas season.
- Local Events Participation - We present educational and cultural programs in area schools, at Green Bay's ArtStreet and ArtiGras, Oshkosh's Unity In Community, Pulaski's Polka Days and Casimir Pulaski Days, and the International Film Series of the Neville Public Museum.
- Language Instruction - Members conduct beginning and intermediate Polish language classes through St. Norbert College's Outreach & Language Services and through the Lifelong Learning Institute of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
- An Area Resource - We proudly serve as a community resource to those interested in Poland's culture, language and history.
Our Commitment
Through membership, sponsorship, event attendance, or publication in our bi-monthy newspaper, we support organizations and activities of Polish culture throughout the State of Wisconsin.