General Casimir Pulaski: A Polish Hero of the American Revolution
Every year, the United States recognizes General Casimir Pulaski—Polish-born hero of the American Revolution—on October 11, commemorating his death from wounds received at the Siege of Savannah in 1779. Known … Continue reading
Polish Immigration in Early Eighteenth-century British Colonial America
The early eighteenth century marked a significant period of immigration to British Colonial America, with various European groups seeking new opportunities and religious freedom. Among these immigrants were a small … Continue reading
Jan of Kolno: The Forgotten Polish Explorer Who Sailed the Coast of Labrador and the Delaware River
When we think of early European exploration of North America, names like Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, and Leif Erikson often come to mind. Yet, one of the lesser-known explorers who … Continue reading
Franciszek Warnadowicz: Polish Crew Member of Columbus’ Voyage
As we celebrate Polish American Heritage Month this October, I’m excited to continue our journey through the rich and diverse history of Polish Americans. This series aims to highlight the … Continue reading
Alexander Karol Curtius: First Teacher in New Amsterdam
In a recent post, I shared a biographical sketch of Polish settler Daniel Litscho and his life in New Amsterdam. In reading for that work, I happened to stumble on … Continue reading
Daniel Litscho: The Story of a Polish Settler in New Amsterdam
The early history of New York, originally New Amsterdam, is often associated with Dutch settlers, as it was established as a Dutch colony in the early seventeenth century. However, the … Continue reading
Exploring the Untold Stories: The History of Polish Americans in Early America
The history of America is a tapestry woven from the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences of countless immigrants who sought new opportunities in the New World. Among these immigrants were … Continue reading
America’s First Polish Immigrants: Another Look at Jamestown
Continuing this thread on Jamestown, at the end of class I offered an example of brainstorming research topics. The example I used built from our reading of John Smith’s General … Continue reading
The “Other” Residents of Jamestown
In the last post, I noted two trends in my American History survey classes: (1) Students arrive to the class unaware of what was once popular narratives in the story … Continue reading
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