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Polish Americans
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Jamestown: The Birth of American Polonia, 1608-2008 
 Material related to Polish-American involvement in the 2007 celebration of the 400th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia, and "a commemorative observance at Jamestown, Virginia on October 1, 2008. That date is believed to be the exact anniversary of the landing of the Polish settlers." Includes an essay on roles and accomplishments of Polish colonists, a Polish pioneers historic postcard, lesson plan, and a bibliography. From the Polish American Congress. http://www.polamcon.org/jamestown/ Topics: U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Oct 3, 2007 Polish American Heritage Month
Activity ideas and resources for celebrating Polish-American Heritage Month in October, including events to mark the death of American Revolutionary War hero General Casimir Pulaski (October 15). Includes a "tracing your heritage" worksheet, guidelines for sponsoring an essay or coloring contest, posters, and related material. From the Polish American Heritage Center in Philadelphia. http://www.polishamericancenter.org/heritmo.htm Topics: Special Months, United States History Last updated Sep 27, 2007 PolishRoots®: The Polish Genealogy Source
Searchable directory of "materials of interest to those researching their Polish ancestry." Although the site focuses on genealogical resources (for example, surname search, online forum, databases), it will be of interest to anyone looking for information about Polish history, customs, geography, and heraldry. Includes links to information in both English and Polish. http://www.polishroots.org Topics: Families, History, History By Place, Hobbies, People, United States History Last updated Oct 4, 2007 |
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