Notable Persons
The passing of Nicholas (Mykola) Mishchenko on March 29, 2025.
Mr. Mishchenko, was a cornerstone of our Museum community. After retiring, he served on the Museum's Board of Directors and generously devoted his time and passion to organizing the Museum's archival materials. He was also instrumental in initiating the creation of a...
Third President of Ukraine and Former First Lady Visit UNM
On Monday September 18th the Third President of Ukraine Victor Yuschenko and the former First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko visited the Ukrainian National Museum. It was our honor and privilege to host such important guests. They were given a tour by Museum staff and after...
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias visits the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
In 2022 the UNM received an Illinois State Historical Record Advisory Board (ISHRAB) grant of $4,012.00 to start digitizing the oldest collections, the First WWave immigrants to the USA, utilizing the PastPerfect software. Secretary Gainnoulias has jurisdiction over...
Myroslava Batorfalvy – UNM volunteer for over 25 years
It is with sadness that we bid farewell to Myroslava Batorfalvy - UNM volunteer for over 25 years Pani Slavcia, as we lovingly called her, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Yaroslaw. Loving mother of Daria (Harry B.)...
The Ukrainian National Museum mourns the loss of Jaroslaw Samycia
The Ukrainian National Museum mourns the loss of Jaroslaw Samycia Longtime member of the Ukrainian National Museum Board of Directors, Officers, frequent Sunday volunteer and Veteran of the U.S. Army. Jaroslaw Samycia passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020....
It is with utmost sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Jaroslaw Hankewych.
It is with utmost sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Jaroslaw Hankewych, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 77 years. Long time UNM president (2000-2014) and active member of the Ukrainian community. Jaroslaw Hankewych is survived by his...
Dr. George Sas-Podlusky
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Dr. George Sas-Podlusky, on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at 97 years. UNM’s philanthropist. Click on image below to view the document.
General Kostiantyn Morozov
We welcome General Kostiantyn Morozov, the first minister of defense of Independent Ukraine. About our guest. Kostiantyn Morozov born in eastern Ukraine, Luhanska oblast, graduated from the Kharkiv Higher Military Aviation School, later the Gagarin Military Air...
