Special Events

The Polish American Council of Texas has awarded $1000 scholarships to these four winners of the 2023 essay contest.

PACT has awarded $22,500 in essay contest scholarships since 2017 and strives to further knowledge of Polish culture, traditions, history, language, arts, current affairs, and statewide events in Texas; and to facilitate networking among Polish interest groups in Texas.

To donate to the scholarship fund and see a list of previous winners, please visit PACTx.org.

Bigos! A Polish culinary delight Bigos (bee-gose) is a Polish national dish, which, according to historians "has been romanticized in poetry, discussed in its most minute details in all sorts of literary contexts, and never made in small quantities." The most famous literary monument to bigos can be found in Pan Tadeusz, a heroic poem venerated as the Polish national epic, extolling the country life of Polish noblemen, written by Adam Mickiewicz in 1834.

By John Cebrowski and Dr. Piotr Przybylski

Our 2023 Fiesta Medal is now available.  Come by the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria to add this charming medal to your collection.  $20 each with the proceeds going to PHC programs.

Join us for a day of fun for all!

Learn about Polish Easter traditions!  Paint Polish Easter Eggs!

Activities for everyone!   Free for families!

Check out our new hours

https://polishheritagecentertx.org/hours

It is with profound sadness that we, the Board of Directors of the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, acknowledge the passing of our beloved founder, leader and friend, Bishop John W. Yanta. He lived a long life of great accomplishment. It was our honor to share his final years – working, praying, laughing and learning – as his quest to preserve the heritage of our Polish ancestors came to fruition. His daily guidance will be sorely missed, but he has left us a lasting legacy and solid foundation to continue his work.

With remarks by Robert Rusieski, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Houston, at 3:30pm.

(Please RSVP by June 27th to angelicad@polishheritagecentertx.org)

Many thanks to the Office of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Houston and the Polish American Council of Texas (PACT) for their generous support of the temporary educational exhibit and programs and to all the women participants!

All Retired and Active Military Personnel will Receive Complimentary Admission that Day!

(General Admission: $10 adults & $5 youth 5-17; free for under 5)
Join us for the family day program, hands-on activities and educational exhibits!
Retired and Active Military we invite you to come and share your memories and stories!
Everyone please share with your friends, family and community organizations!

We are honoring the Fiesta tradition with our new 2022 Polish Heritage Center Fiesta medal, beautifully designed by Monarch Trophy, San Antonio. The medal is now available for purchase for $20.00 (includes tax) for this first limited edition medal while supplies last. If interested in purchasing, please contact Angelica Docog, angelicad@polishheritagecentertx.org, or purchase on-site at the PHC during visiting hours, Thursday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.