Tunaman’s Memorial

Tuna Fishing Industry Monument

Only 40 spaces left to engrave your loved one on our Tuna Fishing Industry Monument!  If you are interested in honoring those that gave and are still giving their livelihood to the tuna fishing industry please see the application for criteria and questionnaire.

A selected number of names left will be available to purchase for inscribing as well as floor pavers. A criteria is required as well as a history questionnaire form to qualify. Please see application for criteria and questionnaire.

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August 12th – September 2nd

PLEASE NOTE:

The Portuguese Historical Center will be CLOSED for the month of August through September 2nd.  If you wish to schedule an appointment to visit the Center, please contact phcsd@sbcglobal.net.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and look forward to your next visit to the PHC.

NEW HOURS!

Beginning July 1, 2018, the PHC will be open on SUNDAYS between 12:00 (noon) – 3:00 p.m.  We are also available by appointment.  To request an appointment time, please email phcsd@sbcglobal.net.

Also, the Center will be CLOSED on September 2nd

New Events Just Added …

The Portuguese Historical Center is always looking for events to encourage civic and community involvement to preserve our Portuguese culture, folklore, and history.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 3 NEW EVENTS.

Click on the link below to view and register!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Portuguese Historical Center Scholarship

Congratulations to our 2018 Scholarship Recipients:

Anthony Hatashita
Taylor Virissimo

The PHC is pleased to award well-deserved scholarships to these outstanding scholars.  We applaud their efforts toward high achievement, and look forward to their continued success in college.

Portuguese Historical Center (PHC) Scholarship

  • A Scholarship is awarded each year to an applicant who meets the criteria and guidelines set forth by the PHC Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Fund is supported from funds received through donations, contributions, and gifts.
  • The Applicant must be a member, or sponsored by a member, of the PHC. A sponsor/member must be a member in good standing.

Become a Member

The Portuguese Historical Center (PHC) was founded to encourage civic and community involvement in the preservation of Portuguese culture, folklore, and history through:

  • Portuguese Language preservation
  • Continuing education through the PHC’s quarterly Newsletter.
  • Preservation of artifacts, including the Gann photo collection and artifacts from Tuna Hall of Progress and others.
  • Honoring and maintaining the Tunaman’s Memorial on Shelter Island.
  • Honoring our outstanding community leaders and organizations with ongoing displays and presentations.
  • Archiving the many accomplishments of the Portuguese organizations, both locally and worldwide.

Become a Member …CLICK HERE!

Be a Sponsor

The Portuguese Historical Center (PHC) strives to make the Portuguese museum bigger and better. Like most organizations, without the generous monetary donations from the community, the PHC cannot accomplish its goals. Please consider becoming a SPONSOR to help us maintain and improve our Portuguese museum.  Click on the link below for the application, or contact us if you have questions.

BECOME A SPONSOR/MEMBER TODAY!
CLICK HERE!

Tuna Fishing Industry Monument

We have broken ground on our Tuna Fishing Industry Monument!  Please come and see how beautiful it is!  If you are interested in honoring those that gave, and are still giving, their livelihood to the tuna fishing industry please see the application for criteria and questionnaire.

A selected number of names will be available to purchase for inscribing as well as floor pavers. A criteria is required as well as a history questionnaire form to qualify. Please see application for criteria and questionnaire.

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