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by Noah Carandanis Many of the early immigrants in the Greek American community of Portland found stability and camaraderie through fraternal organizations that promoted the ideals of Hellenism and social cohesion. Two of the most prominent organizations were the Greek American Progressive Association (GAPA) and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA). Although they shared … Read more
HACCM is pleased to announce that we will be participating in Vanport Mosaic’s COMING HOME: Memory Activism in Old Town, directed by Chisao Hata and made possible through the generous support of Race Forward and Americans for the Arts. HACCM joins other cultural organizations including the Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Black Pioneers, Japanese American Museum … Read more
by Noah Carandanis The railroad tracks connecting the East and West coasts likewise connected myriads of Greek immigrants to the Pacific Northwest. While many settled on the East Coast, the railroad industry attracted several thousand Greeks to the West. Communities were built around the railroads. They offered opportunities of work and life for the laborers, … Read more
by Noah Carandanis The taste of feta, the snipping of scissors, and the sound of a bouzouki all impacted the tapestry of Portland’s Old Town. Early Greek immigrants had an entrepreneurial spirit which produced wonderful shops and businesses within the Portland community. Greeks introduced Portlanders to their unique products and services while simultaneously displaying their … Read more
HACCM is pleased to announce we will be opening a new art exhibition in April featuring community artists! We welcome all artists from the community to submit artwork for consideration. If you are interested in submitting your art for consideration, please complete the form by February 16, 2024. Hard copy of form (you can print … Read more
The quarterly newsletter features updates on exhibits, our upcoming concert, and other opportunities to get involved and learn more with HACCM. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the newsletter, please contact HACCM.
April is National Volunteer Month—join HACCM in sharing appreciation for all the volunteers who support our work and bring our mission to life. Thank you, volunteers! Today, we are featuring one of our newest volunteers: Kathy! Kathy has been helping us digitize files from our community history project, a collection of surveys that several people filled … Read more
