The Ukrainian History and Education Center, also known as UHEC, is a museum and archives at 135 Davidson Avenue in the Somerset section of Franklin, New Jersey, that focuses on the history of Ukraine and Ukrainian Americans.[1][2]
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| Location | Somerset, New Jersey, US |
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| Type | History and cultural museum |
| Founder | Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA |
| Website | www |
Collection and exhibitions
editThe Ukrainian History and Education Center hosts community events and new exhibits, in addition to a permanent collection of over 15,000 objects of folk art, fine art, religious ritual objects, and textiles.[3][4] Furthermore, UHEC works to archive historical documents of Ukrainian and Ukrainian American cultural, religious, and political history.[4] Largely through personal donations over the years, the UHEC Archives collection consists of hundreds of documents about the lives and work of Ukrainian and Ukrainian American individuals, families, and organizations.[4] The organization provides access to the special collections and archives to researchers.[4]
Response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
editIn response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, UHEC archivist Michael Andrec has given talks throughout the state of NJ, addressing the historical and cultural context of the war while also correcting and examining Russian propaganda used to justify the war.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ukrainian History and Education Center Work Takes on New Meaning in Light of War". njhumanities.org. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ Mohn, Tanya (2022-04-27). "Canvases, Clay and Cameras, Preserving the Spirit of Ukraine". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ O'Brien, Linda (9 April 2022). "Do not let evil win. Ukrainians share the cultural significance of pysanky eggs in a time of war". nj.
- ^ a b c d Dubas, Matthew. "Community activities continue online and in person". The Ukrainian Weekly. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
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