Greek American Heritage Month

 It's Greek American Heritage Month! A time to celebrate the Greek culture, history and contributions of Greek Americans.

Greek American Heritage Month, also known as Hellenic Heritage Month, takes place in March which aligns with Greece's declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire on March 25, 1821.The observance highlights the enduring legacy of Greek ideals like democracy, philosophy, arts and civic responsibility.

Greek immigration into the US began in the late 1800's. Today over 2.5 million Americans trace their ancestry to Greece. 

In 1987, President Reagan officially recognized Greek American Heritage month, establishing it as a time to honor the past and to celebrate the ongoing contributions of Greek culture.

How to celebrate this month:

Donate to the Hellenic American Project. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the existence of Greek Americans in the United States.

Watch Films, videos and read books about Greek Americans.

Prepare authentic Greek cuisine. 

Attend a service at a Greek Orthodox Church.

Explore Greek history, language or mythology.

Don't forget to tag your posts on social media #GreekHeritageMonth

How will you celebrate this month?