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The PORTUGUESE HISTORICAL CENTER will be closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 public health crisis.

We look forward to reopening as soon as we can safely do so.

* FEAST OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 2020 *

Hello! Portuguese Historical Center Members

It has been a while since we have sent out a message to our members, and we hope you are all doing well. In spite of our unusual circumstances there is a positive spiritual connection when it comes to our very special Festa do Espírito Santo
“Feast of the Holy Spirit.”  

Below is a message from our UPSES President:

In this time of crisis, our communities and culture events have had to be on hold. Coming up at the end of the month, we should have had our Festa. As we all know, that has been moved to next year. However, in the spirit of the Festa and Queen Saint Isabel, the 2020 Festa Family are offering free sopas to our community for pick up at the UPSES Hall on May 31st, Pentecost Sunday.

We ask for your help in getting the word out. Please share the announcement (below) with your family and friends to ensure we help all our community enjoy a little taste of Festa this year. Please note quantities are limited and pre-orders are required.

Thank you all for your help,
Ricardo da Rosa
UPSES President

CLICK HERE to see the announcement flyer!

 In addition, for those who have Facebook, please join us in praying the rosary virtually here on United Portuguese SES Inc Facebook live in honor of the Holy Spirit, Queen St. Isabel, and the 2020 Festa.

Rosary Week begins this Sunday, May 24th at 7pm, and will continue each day throughout the week until Pentecost Sunday, May 31st. Let us pray and reach deep in our faith together for continued health, healing, and in thanksgiving for the blessings we have received throughout the year.

We also pray for the special intentions of
Brian & Deborah Dutra, our 2020 Festa Family.

Please spread the word!   

UPDATE – 2020 SCHOLARSHIP Applications

Due to disruptions to education associated with the Coronavirus-COVID-19, the submission date for both scholarships has been extended to
JULY 15, 2020.

CLICK HERE for more information and applications

“An investment in knowledge
always pays the best interest.”
― Benjamin Franklin

The Portuguese Historical Center is pleased to announce the award of three (3) academic scholarships in 2020.  The Scholarship Fund is supported by the generous donations from the Captain John Gomes Rebelo Memorial Scholarship Fund and Manuel G. Balelo & Norine Marroquin Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Become a Member

Renew your membership or join for the first time…CLICK HERE!

Member benefits include: email updates of PHC events, quarterly/triannual newsletter, information on special events and fundraisers, discounts on events, etc.

The Portuguese Historical Center (PHC) was founded in 1977 to encourage civic and community involvement in the preservation of Portuguese culture, folklore, and history by:

  • Supporting Portuguese Language preservation
  • Hosting continuing education and community events
  • Preserving artifacts from the Gann photo collection, 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

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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