Promoting Polish History, Culture and Traditions

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Continuing over a 100-year-long tradition of serving the Polish community in Philadelphia.

Our mission is to promote Polish history, culture, and national traditions through educational lectures and meetings.

Philadelphia City Hall topped with a statue of William Penn, with surrounding historic buildings, modern glass buildings, and a clear blue sky.
An elderly man with glasses and gray hair standing in front of a stage with a large portrait painting on an easel to his left. The stage backdrop is red curtains, and a projector screen is visible above him displaying text in Polish. There is an American flag on the left side of the image.

What we do?

  • Every year we hold monthly lectures from October to April

  • All lectures are free and open to everyone

Official logo of the Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy (Polish People's University). Features an open book with a torch on top, surrounded by laurel leaves, with the words 'Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy' encircling the emblem.

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Upcoming Lectures

  • Professional portrait of a middle-aged man wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and red tie, smiling against a plain gray background.

    How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Our Lives


    Dr. Marek M. Michalski
    Economist, Busch School of Business

    October 19, 2025 at 3 PM

  • An older man with white hair and a beard holding a saxophone, dressed in a beige blazer over a dark shirt, standing against a gray background.

    Concert & Interview with Krzysztof Medyna


    Hosted By Mariusz A. Wolf
    Saxophonist & Author

    November 16, 2025 at 4 PM

  • Tall clock tower with a decorated Christmas tree in front of it, during the daytime.

    An Evening of Polish Poetry and Music


    Performed by Community Members

    December 7, 2025 at 3 PM

  • A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man with light-colored hair, wearing a suit jacket and a patterned shirt, sitting indoors near a wooden staircase.

    Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński: Word and Deed


    Andrzej Józef Dąbrowski
    Editor & Publicist

    January 4, 2026 at 3 PM

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair and a mustache, wearing a black suit and a striped shirt, looking slightly to the side against a plain white background.

    New York: 400 Years



    Czesław Czapliński
    Artist & Photographer

    February 15, 2026 at 3 PM

  • Stroke - Time is of the Essence!


    Dorota Szarlej-Lentz, Pharm.D.
    Clinical Pharmacist, Neurocritical Care, Jefferson University Hospital

    March 15, 2026 at 3 PM

  • A portrait of an older man with gray hair, glasses, and a mustache, wearing a suit and tie, against a plain background.

    Why Do We Need Photography?

    Grzegorz Worwa
    Journalist & Community Activist

    April 19, 2026 at 3 PM

People participating in a parade or demonstration holding a banner that reads 'Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy' on a city street with flags and buildings in the background.

Support Us

Are you passionate about preserving Polish history, culture, and traditions? Your support of our organization can make a real difference in promoting these values. By making a donation to our organization, you can help us continue to offer free educational lectures for all. Thank you for your generous support!

All donations are tax-deductible.

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