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National Hellenic Museum announces two exhibition extensions: Hellenic Heads by George Petrides on display through January 14, 2024 Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White on display through February 18, 2024– December 2023 National Hellenic Museum presents Spice Month in December to kick off special collaboration with celebrity chef Diane Kochilas, cookbook author and host of the TV series My Greek Table&lt– November 2023 Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visits the National Hellenic Museum Release– October 2023 Legacy, Renewal & Unity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Release– September  2023 2023 National Hellenic Museum Gala Release– September  2023 Hellenic Heads: George Petrides– July  2023 Philosopher Socrates found “not guilty” by audience of 500 in mock trial presented by the National Hellenic Museum-– May 2023 National Hellenic Museum announces prominent judges and jurors for The Trial of Socrates– May 2023 Beyond Antiquity by architect and artist John “Yanni” Fotiadis- May 2023 2023 Trial of Socrates Press Release- March 2023 National Hellenic Museum extends photography exhibition Resilience by HRH Prince Nikolaos – February 2023 National Hellenic Museum now open with two new photography exhibitions- – October 2022 Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White – September 2022 Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White – September 2022 Press Release: 2022 National Hellenic Museum Gala – August 2022 Press Release: Resilience by HRH Prince Nikolaos – July 2022 2020 Trial Participants Announcement – February 2020 2020 Gala Announcement – December 2019 2020 Trial of Helen of Troy Press Release – December 2019 Kouzina 2019 Post-event Release – November 2019 Pisanos Film – October 2019 Kouzina Chefs Announcement 2019 Press Release – October 2019 Kouzina Announcement 2019 Press Release – September 2019 MedGlobal NHM Press Release – July 2019 Song of Argyris Press Release – May 2019 Gala 2019 Host Announcement Press Release – May 2019 NHM Gala 2019 Announcement Press Release – FINAL – April 2019 The Trial of Megacles Broadcast Press Release – FINAL – April 2019 National Hellenic Museum Greek Independence Day Release FINAL March 2019 2019 Trial of Hippocrates Verdict Press Release UPDATED – February 2019 2019 Trial of Hippocrates Juror Announcement Press Release – UPDATED – February 2019 2019 Trial of Hippocrates Press Release FINAL – January 2019 Weekend Passport: Hellenic Museum Explores Refugee Crisis – December 2019 Post-Kouzina 2018 Press Release FINAL – November 2018 Chef and Sponsor Kouzina 2018 Press Release – October 2018 Kouzina 2018 Press Release – FINAL – August 2018 NHM Kokines Press Release FINAL – August 2018 National Hellenic Museum General Press Release FINAL – June 2018 After Gala 2018 Announcement Press Release FINAL – May 2018 2018 Gala Press Release_Entertainment – May 2018 NHM Refugee Exhibit Press Release APPROVED – May 2018 Gala 2018 Announcement Press Release – April 2018 2018 Gala Press Release – April 2018 NHM Gala 2018 – Announcement – FINAL – March 30, 2018 Gala 2018 Announcement Press Release – April 2018 2018 Gala Press Release_Entertainment – May 2018 After Gala 2018 Announcement Press Release FINAL – May 2018 NHM Refugee Exhibit Press Release APPROVED – May 2018 National Hellenic Museum General Press Release – June 2018 Kouzina Press Release – August 2018 NHM Kokines Press Release FINAL – August 2018 Chef and Sponsor Kouzina 2018 Press Release – October 2018 NHM Trial 2018 – Verdict – March 3, 2018 NHM Gala 2018 – Announcement – March 30, 2018 NHM Trial 2018 – Moderator Announcement – February 19, 2018 NHM Trial 2018 – CLE Announcement – February 19, 2018 NHM Trial 2018 – Jury Announcement – February 23, 2018 2017 Annual Report Greek Prime Minister Toured the National Hellenic Museum During U.S. Stay – October 15, 2017 The NHM Announces Its Lineup of Chicagoland Chefs for Kouzina 2017 – October 13, 2017 National Hellenic Museum Gala 2017: Stories of Our Journey – May 18, 2017 NHM Gala Press Release – March 25, 2017 Return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece! – March 17, 2017 NHM Announces: The Trial of the Parthenon Marbles – February 3, 2017 The Trial of Antigone Returns on DVD – January 19, 2017 2016 Annual Report  Enjoy a taste of tradition at the National Hellenic Museum – December 16, 2016 Ethics in Medicine and Science – December 7, 2016 Holiday Fun for Families at the National Hellenic Museum – November 23, 2016 Kouzina 2016 Draws Record Crowd – November 14, 2016 National Hellenic Museum Announces StoryCorps Partnership – November 4, 2016 NHM Celebrates World Philosophy Day on Nov. 17 – October 28, 2016 John Calamos, Sr. Honored by Pan Arcadian Federation of America – October 27, 2016 Limited Tickets Available for Kouzina 2016 – October 26, 2016 The National Hellenic Museum hopes to Expand Educational Programming on Greek Culture and History – October 13, 2016 National Hellenic Museum announces departure of Connie Mourtoupalas – President of Cultural Affairs – October 7, 2016 Kouzina 2016: A Twist on Greek Classics – October 7, 2016 The National Hellenic Museum Celebrates Greek Culture and History on OXI Day – October 6, 2016 Local Greek Artisans Featured at NHM’s Holiday Agora – October 4, 2016 Book Talk: Karen Batshaw discusses “Hidden in Plain Sight” – September 30, 2016 Chef Peter Minaki named Honorary Chair for Kouzina 2016 – September 13, 2016 Olympic Spirit: The Legendary Tommy Lasorda at NHM on Sept. 29 – September 6, 2016 Meet Chicago’s Own Olympians and Paralympians at NHM – September 2, 2016 The Road to Rio: Celebrating Excellence – August 5, 2016 Interactive History of the Olympic Games Unveiled at NHM – August 4, 2016 Legacy Bricks: Create a Lasting Tribute at the National Hellenic Museum – August 2, 2016 “Sweet Memories” Offers a Taste of Greek Traditions – July 12, 2016 Greek Out on Trivia at the National Hellenic Museum – June 30, 2016 Interactive History of the Olympic Games Unveiled at NHM – August 4, 2016 NHM hosts dialogue on the history of Chicago’s West Side – June 20, 2016 Lives Afloat – “The Plight Of Refugees” – Chicago Sun-Times – June 20, 2018 Greek Americans take center stage in “Sweet Home Chicago” – June 10, 2016 A Glorious Night of Celebration with Top Greek Musical Artist Anna Vissi – May 19, 2016 Limited Tickets Available for Anna Vissi Live in Chicago After Dark – May 9, 2016 Travel Back to the First Olympics at the National Hellenic Museum – May 4, 2016 Last Chance “Transcending Boundaries: The Art of Anthony Quinn” – May 3, 2016 It’s Not Too Late: Register Now for Summer Camp at NHM – May 2, 2016 National Hellenic Museum Gala Celebrates Greek Culture – May 2, 2016 Greek Pop Star Anna Vissi to Perform in Chicago – April 20, 2016 Astronomer John Seiradakis shares the secrets of the ancient analog computer – April 7, 2016 The World’s First Computer: The Antikythera Mechanism – March 21, 2016 Democracy & Knowledge: Lessons from Classical Athens – March 18, 2016 Final weeks for “The Greeks” at The Field Museum – March 18, 2016 “Night at the Museum: Overnight on Olympus” – March 16, 2016 Judges: Antigone “Not Guilty” of Treason – March 15, 2016 Antigone Found Not Guilty After 2,200 Years – March 11, 2016 Is Antigone Guilty of Treason? You Decide on March 10– March 4, 2016 John Calamos, Sr. Honored at AHEPA Gala – February 22, 2016 In memoriam – Michael E. Jaharis – February 18, 2016 The Trial of Antigone: Heroine or Enemy of the State? – February 12, 2016 Antiquities in Peril: Heritage at Risk – February 4, 2016 Greek Philosophers, Founding Fathers, and American Law with US Judge Richard Posner – January 13, 2016 The Art of Anthony Quinn Extended – January 5, 2016 Museum FAQ 2015-16 Give the Gift of Membership – December 8, 2015 The National Hellenic Museum Co-Presents “The Greeks” – December 2, 2015 Explore the Aegean Sea at the National Hellenic Museum– November 19, 2015 New Citizens take their Oath of Allegiance to the United States at the National Hellenic Museum – October 15, 2015 In memoriam – Chris P. Tomaras – October 14, 2015 The Journey of The Greeks Continues at the National Hellenic Museum – October 2, 2015 Go Beyond “The Greeks” at the National Hellenic Museum – September 1, 2015 National Hellenic Museum announces new hours – September 2, 2015 National Hellenic Museum partners with The Field Museum – June 26, 2015 Transcending Boundaries: The Art of Anthony Quinn – June 16, 2015 The Art of Legendary Actor Anthony Quinn – June 8, 2015 The National Hellenic Museum is Proud to Support the 2nd Annual Immigrant Heritage Month – May 29, 2015 Transcending Boundaries: The Art of Anthony Quinn – May 29, 2015 Street Art as a Contemporary Art Form Explodes on a Global Scale – April 1, 2015 Street Art from Greece’s Economic Crisis Poses Questions – March 25, 2015 Monumental Opens March 28 at the National Hellenic Museum – March 10, 2015 Download our past NHM Newsletters:

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