This presentation shares the story of the planning an cooperative efforts that went into establishing the Museum.

1. Father Elias Stephanopoulos Center 2nd Floor
3131 NE Glisan Street, Portland ,OR

2. Mission
To gather, preserve,
and share knowledge of
the Hellenic (Greek)
American experience in
Oregon and SW
Washington, starting
with the earliest
immigrants and
continuing into the
future
The doorway to a Portland Greek cultural experience

3. Mission
To celebrate the rich
cultural traditions
brought to this region
by Hellenes, and to
honor the activities and
accomplishments of
Hellenic Americans
…first opened in June 2006

4. Mission
To establish a physical
cultural center
comprising at least a
museum, research and
lending library,
bookstore, facilities for
dance and singing
activities, lecture and
exhibit facilities, and a
gathering place
…To secure funding for developing and supporting
the Center, and to identify its stakeholders .

5. Mission
To facilitate sharing
and passing forward
the knowledge of the
Hellenic American
experience among
ourselves, to our
future generations,
philhellenes,
scholars, schools,
and others
…Through exhibits, workshops, and programs in our gallery

6. Mission
We facilitate the passing and sharing of the Greek essence among
ourselves and to future generations.

7. Exhibits
Our life is
displayed by
many different
means, but
primarily physical
exhibits.
Our permanent displays showcase our Greek Culture, Traditions and
Orthodox Christian faith. In addition we put on special exhibits and conduct
activities in the gallery to immerse the senses.

8. Current Exhibit
HELLAS
Footprints
in Time
Featuring eclectic collection of ancient and contemporary items …

9. Current Exhibit
HELLAS
Footprints
in Time
… donated by Elaine Pappas-Suarez. Now through December 31, 2012

10. Exhibits
Year in
Byzantium
Featured items from this most influential period in the history
of Orthodoxy.

11. Exhibits
Savor the
Flavors
of Greece
Featured Greek culinary items, cooking utensils, cookbooks,
items unique to a Greek kitchen of yesteryear and
ingredients i.e. spices, featured in many Greek recipes

12. Exhibits
AHEPA
As a faithful supporter of Hellenes AHEPA Chapter 154 and D.O.P Troy
Chapter #32 were featured in the gallery with a display of artifacts and
presented their long and storied history in Portland.

13. Exhibits
Defenders
of
Democracy
We exhibited memorabilia which told the story of Greece’s role in WWII.

14. Exhibits
Textiles
Welcome to the Textiles of Greece. Many items shown were created for
bridal dowries (prika).

15. Exhibits
Textiles
Embroidery, one of the most important forms of traditional Greek
handicraft, is beautifully evident in the handmade lace tablecloths.

16. Exhibits
Textiles
This exhibit showed the deep devotion and love for family that is
so characteristic of Greek culture.

17. Exhibits
Textiles
The Textile exhibit was successful in generating an interest for a
needlepoint workshop with participants coming from the broader
Portland community.

18. Exhibits
Costumes
The diversity of Greece and its people is displayed through Costumes, a
permanent exhibit. The garments on display are re-creations that express…

19. Exhibits
Costumes
…an identity of the Greeks of a specific period of time or geographic area.

20. Exhibits
•Tours
Group tours and presentations are conducted, in the gallery and within
the Fr. Elias Stephanopoulos Center, for school children and seniors.

21. Exhibits
Entrepreneurs
Coupled with the Oregon 150 celebration, we presented a collection
of artifacts and histories of many early Greek entrepreneurs …

22. Exhibits
Entrepreneurs
…who succeeded in many different aspects of business and industry.
From media and communication professionals, restaurateurs, industry

23. Exhibits
Entrepreneurs
…executives, medical and legal professionals, and small business owners,
Greeks contributed enormously to Oregon’s financial growth and
maturity.

24. Exhibits
Joy of Living
Greek
An exhibit of a traditional household setting delighted many visitors
to our gallery

25. Exhibits
Joy of Living
Greek
…and evoked a past time and a simpler life in the villages of Greece.

26. MFS Artwork
MFS
Artwork
Marguerite Frances Sylvia -- An American Painter in Greece
“Peggy” Sylvia painted the people of her Greek village,

27. MFS Artwork
MFS
Artwork
Passing the Time, 1967
…but what emerged was a study of humanity on earth, a
study of the human condition.

28. MFS Artwork
MFS
Artwork
Kalamatiano, 1968
In 1965 her work was shown in the Hellenic American Union in
Athens and attracted the attention of the US Embassy.

29. MFS Artwork
MFS
Artwork
Kafeneon, 1968
At an early age on July 8, 1973 Peggy died from complications of pneumonia.
She donated her collection to HACCM and the means to maintain it.

30. Lectures
Ancient
migrations of
the Greek
speaking
peoples through
Genetics
Presented by Dr.
George Anadiotis
Distinguished members of our community discussed subjects of
great interest.

31. Tournaments
Tavli
Every November members of our community engage in friendly competition
in their beloved game, TAVLI, known in the west as Backgammon …

32. Tournaments
Tavli
… and have a chance to learn new games and/or sharpen their playing skills in
seminars from experienced instructors.

33. Films
The
Pioneers:
1900-1942
The
Promise of
Tomorrow:
1940-1950
Films spanning the spectrum, from award-winning documentaries …

34. Films
Rempetiko
A voyage to
history of the
first half of the
20th century,
but also a
voyage to the
origins of
rembetiko
… to powerful and emotional Greek dramas are shown
for the benefit and enjoyment of our community..

35. Weddings
Wedding
Album
The Wedding Album was created as a chronicle of the weddings of

36. Weddings
Wedding
Album
… parishioners of Holy Trinity Cathedral both past and present.

37. Weddings
Wedding
Album
Memories of past generations, newlywed couples celebrating the …

38. Weddings
Wedding
Album
…glorious day of their union.

39. Invitation
You have seen a glimpse of what we represent, how we have discovered
ourselves in our past and how we hope to spread this knowledge to
others. Please accept this invitation to visit us and allow us to share this
journey with you.
Find us on the internet at http://www.hellenicamericancc.org/