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Telling the stories of Ukraine and the Ukrainian American experience

Connecting generations through exhibitions, archives, and educational programming

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18th and early 19th century tombstones, some with nearby American flags

In-person

Somerset County's 20th Annual Weekend Journey Through the Past

October 11, 2025 - 10:00am

Two round Christmas tree ornaments with red and blue flower decoration hanging on a pine bough, with lights in the background

In-person

Christmas Ornament Petrykivka Workshop Paint & Sip

December 12, 2025 - 6:30pm

Crafts for Kids Subscription Boxes available!

Ukrainian-themed learning opportunities for your children or grandchildren, delivered to your door.

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Have questions about Ukraine?

Here is some background. We also have speakers, workshops, and resources available.

Schematic pedigree chart superimposed on a Ukrainian flag

Searching for Ukrainian ancestors?

The UHEC's Nashi Predky/Our Ancestors Ukrainian Genealogy Group may be able to help you!

Group photo of early 20th century children and adults in front of a large US flag and a smaller Ukrainian flag

Learn about the nearly 150 year history of Ukrainians in the state of New Jersey

Listen to digitized audio from the UHEC collections

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Recent news

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UHEC completes first phase of "Ukrainians in New Jersey" project

Memory Eternal - Stefan Maksymjuk (1927-2024)

Voice of America coverage of UHEC exhibition

The UHEC museum permanent collection consists of over 15,000 objects of folk art, fine art, religious ritual objects, textiles, and icons, as well as objects that document Ukrainian and Ukrainian American cultural, religious, and political history. The UHEC Archives holds hundreds of collections documenting the lives and work of Ukrainian and Ukrainian American individuals, families, organizations, and parishes.

The Mission of the UHEC is to foster a vibrant connection between past and future generations and communities to Ukrainian history, sprituality, arts and culture through educational programming, exhibitions, workshops and conferences and to provide access to researchers and educators to the permanent collections of the UHEC's Museum, Archive and Library to further their knowledge or develop curriculum for other learning institutions.

The Vision of the UHEC is to be the source for advancing knowledge and understanding of Ukrainian history, spirituality, arts, and culture through dynamic programming and exploration of our rich heritage. The UHEC will be a showcase for Ukraine's enduring relevance in world history telling the stories of the Ukrainian community.

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