Telling the stories of Ukraine and the Ukrainian American experience and connecting generations through exhibitions, archives, and educational programming.
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's programming is to increase appreciation of Ukrainian culture, art, and history, and to help Ukrainian Americans better understand where they came from and how they got here.
Find your Ukrainian ancestors!
The UHEC "Nashi Predky/Our Ancestors" genealogy program provides resources and educational programming to help you in your search.
The UHEC has one of the largest collections of Ukrainian recorded sound and radio programming in the world.
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Upcoming events
Learn to bead your very own traditional gerdan in this new two class series.
Learn about ancient symbols and legends, and make a traditional Ukrainian pysanka!
Learn about ancient symbols and legends, and make a traditional Ukrainian pysanka!
Learn about ancient symbols and legends, and make a traditional Ukrainian pysanka!
Nashi Predky is back in-person in New Jersey! Join fellow genealogy enthusiasts for the Nashi Predky Spring Conference, featuring a full day of talks and a documentary film, as well as opportunities for one-on-one help and informal learning on Friday evening
Learn about backstrap weaving and make a traditional Ukrainian krajka (sash) with master weaver Halyna Shepko.
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