Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, Texas 

Our Mission
The mission of the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria is to retain for posterity, and keep vibrant and relevant, the history, values, beliefs, customs and traditions of the Polish settlers and their descendants at this first and oldest permanent Polish settlement in America, and to inspire, engage, and educate our visitors.

Educate and Inspire
The Center will educate and inspire visitors by preserving the history of the first Polish settlers in Texas, by promoting Polish culture across the nation, and by providing curated material and exhibits to inspire Polish Americans today.

“The sacred memories of generations; let’s memorialize our ancestors, we have to preserve our inherit values, share them with new generations of our family, and with pride and thanksgiving, share them with the whole world.”
    — Bishop Emeritus John W. Yanta