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
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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
Patches of Our Past Polonia – Memory Quilt Project
Join Us for the “Patches of Our Past Polonia” Memory Quilt Project In celebration of the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society’s 20th Anniversary (2026–2027), all members are invited to participate in creating a special commemorative … [Read more...] about Patches of Our Past Polonia – Memory Quilt Project
160th Anniversary Mass at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wyandotte
MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY 900 FORD AVENUE, WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN 48192 160TH ANNIVERSARY MASS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025 The Mass was held outdoors on the cemetery grounds at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Approximately 80 people attended … [Read more...] about 160th Anniversary Mass at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wyandotte
Bingo! A Mainstay in West Side Detroit’s Polish American Catholic Parishes and Fraternal Organizations
Bingo! A Mainstay in West Side Detroit’s Polish American Catholic Parishes and Fraternal Organizations The game of bingo is known to just about everyone, particularly Polish Americans and older individuals. While there may be a tendency to … [Read more...] about Bingo! A Mainstay in West Side Detroit’s Polish American Catholic Parishes and Fraternal Organizations
Delray Community Center
“It Will Rise from the Ashes”: Hamtramck Muralist Dennis Orlowski Breathes New Life into Old Delray There are no white picket fences in front of the houses on S. Leigh Street in old Delray leading into the Delray Community Center. Approaching … [Read more...] about Delray Community Center