The Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum gathers, preserves, and shares the Greek-American experience in Oregon and SW Washington
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CURRENT EXHIBIT
Marguerite's World: The Evolution of an Artist
Painter Marguerite Frances Sylvia found beauty in the landscape of the Greek coastal city Molivos. This exhibit showcases how she transformed seemingly mundane scenes of everyday life into a beautiful collection of community and shared memory. Explore the evolution of Marguerite Frances Sylvia’s artistic style between 1962-1973.
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Our permanent display includes artwork, textiles, artifacts, and more from ancient to contemporary times. The permanent collection traces Hellenic history and culture as it has been lived, shared, and transformed through generations in the Pacific Northwest.
upcoming events
Arts & Culture Fair at Gresham Historical Society
Traditional artisans show off their skills at this day-long event featuring a street fair, food stalls, hands-on activities, and live music and dancing.
Explore artist booths and traveling exhibits from local arts and cultural organizations.
Film Night: Eftyhia
Join HACCM for a film night! We will be watching Eftyhia, which tells the remarkable story of Eftyhia Papagiannopoulou (1893-1972), Greece’s beloved songwriter.
All Things Greek: The HACCM Podcast
In this podcast we will be discussing - just like in the name - a variety of topics relating to all things Greek. We will be exploring exhibits at our museum, Greek history, Hellenic culture and tradition, and more. Stay tuned!
Explore Our Collections
Stories of the Greek American Experience
HACCM is a non-profit museum and cultural center dedicated to preserving and sharing the Hellenic (Greek) American experience in the Pacific Northwest. Through our permanent collection of art, artifacts, oral histories, textiles, and other objects, as well as special exhibits that cover topics like Ancient Greece, the history of Greek businesses in Old Town Portland, and more, visitors to our museum will learn about Greek history and contemporary traditions. Through our cultural center events, which include concerts, lectures, films, and more, audiences will have the opportunity to go deeper and ask questions about how cultural heritage is passed on and experienced in the present day.