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American Moments: The Legacy of Greek Immigration - traces the Greek journey across the Atlantic and the Greek immigrant path towards becoming American. While fiercely cultivating and preserving their rich heritage, Americans of Greek origin have enriched the American landscape and significantly contributed to the American society. This exhibition showcases these contributions, shedding new light on various chapters of American history, dating as far back as the American Civil War. The exhibition is generously supported by: The Halikias Family Foundation and The Karabots Foundation, Paula & Peter Fasseas, Dr. & Mrs. George Korkos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Parthenis (Grecian Delight), Mr. & Mrs. John Payiavlas, Mr. Frank S. Kamberos, Mr. John Rangos, Mr. & Mrs. John T. Mathews, A. Thomas & Christy Skallas, and The Father George Scoulas Memorial Fund. The exhibition opens on November 15, 2012.
According to National Hellenic Museum President Connie Mourtoupalas, “The history of mankind has always been marked by migration. The story of immigration is universal, yet, each immigrant brought along a unique culture and a history, which is entwined into what Walt Whitman called the “composite American identity of the future." Mourtoupalas continues, “The exhibit traces the Greek journey across the Atlantic, the Greek immigrant path towards becoming American and the contributions of Americans of Greek origin to the American society. We showcase these contributions and shed new light on various chapters of American history, dating as far back as the American Civil War, and include stories like that of the American Civil War Captain and Chios Massacre survivor, George Colvocoresses, the Director of the Perkins School for the Blind, Michael Anagnos and Helen A. Keller, Archbishop Iakovos who marched with Martin Luther King Jr., and scientific pioneer and the inventor of the Pap Smear test Doctor George Papanikolaou.”
The Spirit of the Marathon: From Pheidippides to Today - explores the history, culture and impact of the Marathon. Pheidippides’ heroic run is mostly legend. Yet, it has inspired a race run by hundreds of thousands of people each year. Introduced in Athens in 1896 as a final event of the first modern Olympics, the Marathon race is now a global fixture: the embodiment of inspiration, determination, and accomplishment. The Marathon race has served to inspire its participants and their followers to reach new heights, to support fellow runners, to bring attention to important issues, and aspire to a better world for humankind. Like the Olympic Games, which gave the race its start, the Marathon has become a unifying force. The Spirit of the Marathon celebrates globalization at its very best: galvanizing national pride through inspirational stories of determination, while providing a global venue for all nations and all people to share their stories. The exhibition is sponsored by the National Hellenic Society and opened on October 4, 2012.
National Hellenic Museum hours are
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (10 am to 5 pm)
- Thursday (10 am to 8 pm)
- Saturday and Sunday (11 am to 5 pm)
- and Tuesday (Closed).
For more information about the exhibitions please visit www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org or call 312-655-1234.