Tunamen’s Memorial Memoriam

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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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.

Portuguese Historical Center Scholarship

Portuguese Historical Center (PHC) Scholarship

DOWNLOAD THE 2018 APPLICATION

  • 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.

The PHC is very proud to award each student a well-deserved scholarship and looks forward to their success in college.

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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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!

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.

Want to Become a Member of the PHC?…CLICK HERE!