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
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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
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
A History of the Michigan Central Station
A History of the Michigan Central Station 2405 W. Vernor Highway, Detroit, Michigan 48216 The Michigan Central Station is within the general vicinity of the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society’s official boundaries … [Read more...] about A History of the Michigan Central Station
A History Of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church
A History Of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church 13534 Colson Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48126 St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church was established in 1924 in the area known at the time as Springwells, before it became known as Dearborn. It was a … [Read more...] about A History Of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church
April 27, 2025 – 13th Annual Pilgrimage, Święconka and Divine Mercy Devotions
Join Us for the 13th Annual Święconka & Divine Mercy Devotions at St. Thomas the Apostle! The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society is thrilled to invite you, your family, and friends to our Thirteenth Annual Pilgrimage, … [Read more...] about April 27, 2025 – 13th Annual Pilgrimage, Święconka and Divine Mercy Devotions