PORTUGUESE HISTORICAL CENTER

COVID-19 Purple Tier – RESTRICTIONS
-Museum (inside) is CLOSED-

TUNAMAN’S MEMORIAL

TUNAMAN’S MEMORIAL
ANNUAL MASS AND MEMORIAL SERVICE

In honor of all tuna fishermen
who have lost their lives at sea

SUNDAY – MARCH 14, 2021

MASS:
11:00 a.m. – St. Agnes Catholic Church
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Tunaman’s Memorial – Shelter Island, immediately following mass

Pictures will be placed around the Memorial
Please bring flowers
Desserts and Refreshments will be served
Event will meet all COVID-19 requirements

 

2021 SCHOLARSHIP Applications are OPEN!

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

The Portuguese Historical Center is pleased to announce the award of up to four (4) academic scholarships in 2021.  The Scholarship Fund is supported by the generous donations from
The Captain John Gomes Rebelo Memorial Scholarship, The Manuel G. Balelo/Norine Marroquin Family Memorial Scholarship, and The Dolores Balelo-Madruga Special Needs Scholarship.

CLICK HERE for more information and applications

Are You Interested?

Are you interested in
Learning about & Participating in
Portuguese Community activities?

The PHC is looking to increase the numbers of our Board of Directors

To learn more about this fun and interesting opportunity,
contact Evelyn Barandiaran, PHC Secretary
for details (PHCSecretarySD@gmail.com)

 

Tuna Fishing Industry Monument-UPDATE!

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.

Only 12 spaces are 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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PHC 2021 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Portuguese Historical Center was founded in 1977 to preserve our Portuguese culture, folklore, and history. You are invited to become a member of this active and vibrant organization for the year 2021!

** NEW for 2021 **
Sponsor-a-Student Membership
This is a wonderful way to ease student research costs and educate a younger generation. Interested? Please select the NEW option on the application form.

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

Visit our MEMBERSHIP page for more details.

LISTEN IN! Portuguese Community WEBINAR

On September 28, 2020, Portuguese Heritage Inc. hosted a webinar for many Portuguese Communities and their representatives to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Our Pt. Loma panel representatives were Evelyn Barandiaran, Korinne Madruga, and Ricardo da Rosa.

*You are encouraged to listen to the podcast!*
Just CLICK HERE!
The link is “public” – anyone can view.

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!