The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society invites members and community partners to an upcoming planning meeting to finalize arrangements for our upcoming Annual Wypominki Service. Whether you are looking to get involved, share … [Read more...] about October 13, 2026 – West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Planning Meeting
18th Annual All Saints’ / All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki
The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society (WSDPAHS) cordially invites members, family, and friends to its 18th Annual All Saints’ / All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki (Remembrance/Naming) on Saturday, November 7, … [Read more...] about 18th Annual All Saints’ / All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki
WSDPAHS Invites Members to Event Planning Meeting on September 1, 2026
The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society (WSDPAHS) invites all members and friends to attend an Event Planning Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Colette Parish Activity Center, 17600 … [Read more...] about WSDPAHS Invites Members to Event Planning Meeting on September 1, 2026
Remembering Saint Casimir Roman Catholic Church: Reflections of Norb Giczewski, Sr.
REMEMBERING SAINT CASIMIR ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: REFLECTIONS OF NORB GICZEWSKI, SR. Norbert (“Norb”) Giczewski Sr. was born on March 15, 1935. As of November 2025, he was 90 years old and had two sons and a daughter. As a child, he lived … [Read more...] about Remembering Saint Casimir Roman Catholic Church: Reflections of Norb Giczewski, Sr.
The Young Dancers Club
A West Side Detroit Club Organized by Polish Americans in 1941 On Detroit’s west side in 1941, a group of young, enthusiastic Polish friends with a common interest decided to form a club. They called themselves the Young Dancers Club. Most of … [Read more...] about The Young Dancers Club
Society’s Seventeenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki (Naming)
Society’s Seventeenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki (Naming), Saturday, November 1, 2025 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield and Continued Celebration of the Felician Sisters’ 150 Years of Mission in North … [Read more...] about Society’s Seventeenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki (Naming)
January 10, 2026 – Nineteenth Annual Opłatek
You’re Invited! 19th Annual Opłatek Celebration 🇵🇱Hosted by the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Join us as we come together with members, family, and friends for our cherished annual Opłatek celebration — a beautiful Polish … [Read more...] about January 10, 2026 – Nineteenth Annual Opłatek
April 12, 2026 – 14th Annual Pilgrimage, Divine Mercy Devotions and Święconka
The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society is thrilled to invite you, your family, and friends to our Fourteenth Annual Pilgrimage, Święconka, and Divine Mercy Devotions! This cherished event will take place in conjunction with Divine … [Read more...] about April 12, 2026 – 14th Annual Pilgrimage, Divine Mercy Devotions and Święconka
November 1, 2025 – Seventeenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki (Naming)
Society’s Seventeenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki (Naming), Saturday, November 1, 2025 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield and Continued Celebration of the Felician Sisters’ 150 Years of Mission in North … [Read more...] about November 1, 2025 – Seventeenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki (Naming)
A History of Michno’s Cafe
A HISTORY OF MICHNO’S CAFÉ 4401 CENTRAL STREET, DETROIT 48210 Michno’s Café, known to many as Michno’s Bar, dates back to 1939, when Jan (John) C. Michno saw an opportunity and purchased the business. Located at 4401 Central Street on the … [Read more...] about A History of Michno’s Cafe