{"id":3502,"date":"2022-08-18T19:01:30","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T00:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polishcenterofcleveland.org\/home-2\/"},"modified":"2025-02-07T20:53:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T01:53:08","slug":"pacc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/polishcenterofcleveland.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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To Cleveland's Polish-American Cultural Center<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Polish-American Cultural Center in Cleveland, Ohio, named in honor of Pope John Paul II, is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Polish culture, traditions, language, history, literature, arts, music, theater, and education. Our mission is to provide an organizational structure for all who desire to be in touch with Polish heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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5 - 10 p.m. Join us in a joyous celebration of Fat Thursday, or Tiusty Czwartek, the authentic Polish way!<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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6 p.m. Mr. Alex Sorozynski, a Pulitzer Prize journalist, will discuss his works, including the Peasant Prince and a memoir of his family, titled \"Spies in my Blood: Secrets of a Polish Family's Fight against Nazis & Communists.\"<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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12:30 - 5 p.m.\nReminisce about the cherished moments of Easter while your heart races with the anticipation of that beloved Polish Feast.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The PACC museum consists of multiple rooms, including area dedicated to the contribution of Poles to the history of America, history of Cleveland Polonia, Paderewski memorabilia, military history, Polish folklore room, Solidarity remembrance room, and\u00a0a gallery displaying original paintings, reproductions, and sculptures by Polish artists or artists dealing with Polish subjects.\u00a0\u00a0We also provide a rotating gallery featuring works by visiting artists.<\/p>

The archives section is dedicated to sort out, preserve and store documents and artifacts of significant historical value. We welcome contributions of items that will help us to perpetuate the history of the Polish Heritage.<\/div>
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Heritage Garden<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Heritage Garden is designed to showcase Polish culture and is open to all citizens. The garden provides a venue for concerts, holiday observations, and community activities; or just a peaceful place to spend leisure time with family on weekends and holidays.<\/p>

Some key elements include the dramatic statue of the eagles designed by renowned sculptor Andrzej Pitynski, an outdoor stage, a circular historical walkway highlighting key events in Polish history, and benches situated in a tranquil environment nestled in a luscious garden setting.<\/p>

Visitors are encouraged to experience our rich Polish history or just relax and interact with others.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Reception Hall hosts an array of cultural events celebrating important dates in Polish history, many of which have been attended by dignitaries from around the world, including Presidents, Ambassadors, famous artists, authors, and more. The Hall is also available for private rentals, with PACC members receiving a rental discount. \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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