About the Museum
History
The Ukrainian American Archives and Museum (UAAM) was founded in 1958 by Roman and Ivanka Dacko. Upon their arrival to Michigan after World War II, they purchased an imposing building across the street from Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hamtramck, MI. The Dackos began collecting Ukrainian books and subscribing to Ukrainian periodicals. Eventually, they collected folk art, paintings, ceramics, medals, memorabilia, historical documents, and photographs.
The facade of the original UAAM location at Charest & Commor in Hamtramck.
In 1968, the Museum incorporated as a non-profit 501c3 and a Board of Directors was formed. Over time the location proved to be inadequate for the Museum’s increasing collections and events. A larger building was purchased on the main street of Hamtramck, allowing for expanded exhibits and programs suitable for a diverse audience.
The Ukrainian American Archives and Museum (UAAM) is committed to preserving and showcasing its valuable archives, collection of folk art, library, and fine art, by offering tours, lectures, concerts, exhibits, catalogs, and workshops. Foremost, it is a research and educational center on the Ukrainian immigration to Michigan and their contributions to the United States.
We are members of:
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American Association of Museums
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American Association for State & Local History (AASLH)
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Culture Source
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Michigan Non-Profit Association
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Ukrainian Heritage Consortium of North America
Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve Ukrainian cultural and historical artifacts and to educate the public about Ukrainian immigrant contributions to America by maintaining an archive, library, and museum.
The purpose of the Museum is to:
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Document the Ukrainian immigration to the United States and the contributions of Americans of Ukrainian descent.
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Engage in research and maintain archives for the deposit of documents and other records relating to these topics.
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Acquire, preserve, exhibit artifacts of artistic, historical, and scientific value relating.
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Sponsor public programs in order to study and preserve the heritage of Ukrainian Americans.
Our Team
Board of Trustees
Donna Belgan, President
Martha Hnatiuk, Vice President
Donna Voronovich, Secretary
Dr. Andrew Dzul, Treasurer
Dr. Lydia Baltarowich
Dr. Alexander Lebedovych
Stephen Pobutsky
Nataliya Slyzh Stasiw
Marta Sobko
Alexander Tolksdorf
Executive Director
Olga Liskiwskyi
Emeritus Board Members
Dr. Mykola Hryhorczuk
Svitlana Leheta
Chrystyna Nykorak
Auditors
Dr. Olena Danylyuk
Bohdan Florchuk
Sophie Koshiw
Advisory Committee
Dr. Natalia Brezden
Olena Danylyuk
Mykola (Nick)Deychakiwsky
Andrij Duzyj
Doris Duzyj
John Engstrom
Dr. Miriam Engstrom
Greg Hnatiuk
Dr. Mark Hnatiuk
Michael Hnatiuk,
Dr. Nadia Juzych
Arnie Klein
Sophia Koshiw
Sofia Kuczer
Adrian Kwitkowsky
Natalie Melnyczuk
Chrystyna Nykorak
Oksana Pronych
Nestor Rychtyckyj
Helen Tolksdorf
Roman Wonsul
Our Sponsors
None of our work would be possible without the generous support of our funders.
