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The Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum (HACCM), established in June, 2006, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to gathering, preserving and sharing the Hellenic (Greek) experience in Oregon and Southwest Washington. HACCM is located on the second floor of the Father Elias Stephanopoulos Center, at 3131 NE Glisan Street, Portland, Oregon. A 15-member Board of Directors along with over 70 committee members work diligently to accomplish the following objectives:
- To gather, preserve, and share knowledge of the Hellenic (Greek) American experience in Oregon and SW Washington.
- To celebrate the rich cultural traditions brought to this region by Hellenes and to honor the activities and accomplishments of Hellenic Americans.
- To establish a physical cultural center comprised of a museum, research and lending library, bookstore, gathering place and facilities for dance, singing activities, lectures and exhibits.
- To secure funding to develop and support the center.
- To facilitate sharing and passing forward the above among future generations, philhellenes, scholars, schools and others.
Check out the Marketplace for Giclée prints from the Marguerite Frances Sylvia collection of paintings from Greece.
JOIN US FOR A NITE TO REMEMBER:
ODYSSEY
2010: A GALA FOR THE ARTS - MAY 15th
The Hellenic-American Cultural Center and Museum is hosting
our first Gala Event. Celebrating
the opening of our latest exhibition, Art
from the Heart, (showcasing paintings from the Marguerite Francis
Sylvia Collection and works from 12 Hellenic-American community
artists), the Gala will include a fantastic sit-down dinner, live
auction, raffle prizes and a live Greek band and dancing.
The raffle grand
prize is a $5000 Visa Gift Card, tickets for the raffle are also
available.
We hope you can join us for
this spectacular event. Gala Tickets are $150 and raffle tickets are
$100. All proceeds go to
creating a financial foundation for the organization that works to
preserve Hellenic-American culture in the NW.
For more information contact MARY OSBORN mary.osborn@comcast.net or
STEPHANOS VERTOPOULOS @ 360-882-9995.
Now Open
"Savor the Flavors of Greece"
Come visit and enjoy the exhibit showing the foods and flavors of Greece.
Find out more.
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