The Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center Shop
Discover a touch of Polish heritage in every purchase!
The Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center Shop offers a unique collection of items that celebrate Polish culture, tradition, and pride. From handcrafted items and traditional folk art to books, apparel, and gifts inspired by Polish heritage — each product helps keep our culture alive in Northwest Ohio.
When you shop with us, you’re not just buying a beautiful item — you’re supporting a mission. Every purchase directly benefits the Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center’s programs, including:
🇵🇱 Educational workshops and language classes
🎶 Cultural events, concerts, and exhibits
📚 Scholarships and heritage preservation initiatives
🏛️ The ongoing development of our permanent Cultural Center
Your support helps ensure that future generations can learn about and celebrate their Polish roots. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or a way to give back, the NWOPCC Shop is the place where culture and community come together.
Shop. Celebrate. Support Polish Heritage.
Leaders of Polonia Toledo
By Jacqueline Koralewski Konwinski
Published by the Toledo–Poznań Alliance (T.P.A.)
Celebrate Toledo’s proud Polish heritage with this remarkable 234-page book that shines a light on the men and women of Polish ancestry who helped build and shape our community. Leaders of Polonia Toledo is filled with rare photographs, rich stories, and detailed histories of the people whose contributions left a lasting impact on the Toledo area.
Written by Jacqueline Koralewski Konwinski and published by the Toledo–Poznań Alliance — an organization dedicated to celebrating our sister-city relationship — this volume is a true treasure for anyone interested in local history, genealogy, or Polish-American heritage.
Whether you’re exploring your own roots or simply want to learn more about Toledo’s vibrant Polonia, this book is a must-have addition to your collection.
📚 Available now at the Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center Store
Your purchase helps support the mission and programs of the Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center — preserving and promoting our shared Polish heritage for generations to come.
NAZARETH HALL: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart’s Vision for Education
Along the quiet banks of the Maumee River in Wood County, Ohio, stands an unexpected architectural treasure — Nazareth Hall. European in design and rich in purpose, this remarkable institution was born from the bold educational vision of the Ursuline Sisters of Toledo, whose roots trace back to the historic Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart in Europe.
In Nazareth Hall, historian Tom Sorosiak uncovers the story behind this distinctive landmark — from its founding in the early twentieth century through its years as a vibrant educational and military-style academy. Drawing from archival records, first-hand interviews, rare photographs, and original construction documents, Sorosiak preserves the legacy of an institution shaped by faith, discipline, and the changing tides of American history.
Spanning the years 1925 to 1982, this meticulously researched history captures not only the story of a building, but the enduring vision that inspired it — ensuring that Nazareth Hall’s place in Northwest Ohio’s heritage will not be forgotten.
Polish Parking Only Sign
Show off your Polish pride with this fun and durable “Polish Parking Only” sign — a perfect addition to your driveway, garage, man cave, or cultural center display!
Each sign is printed in full color on sturdy 4 mil plastic board that’s made to last indoors or out. Choose your preferred version — English, Polish, or bilingual (English & Polish) — to match your style or space.
Details:
Size: 12” x 18”
Material: Durable 4 mil plastic board
Full-color printing
Available in English, Polish, or both languages
Great for home décor, gifts, or cultural events
Celebrate your heritage and reserve your spot the Polish way — no pierogi required!
Polish Toledo Street Signs
Replica Street Signs from Toledo’s Polish Neighborhoods
Bring a piece of Toledo’s Polish heritage home!
Celebrate the historic neighborhoods of LaGrinka and Kuschwantz with these beautifully crafted replica street signs — honoring the heart of Toledo’s Polish-American community.
Each sign is made from durable 4 mil plastic board, measuring 24” wide by 6” high, making it perfect for display in your home, garage, bar, or man cave.
Choose from classic neighborhood street names, or customize your sign to feature the street you grew up on — a wonderful way to honor family roots and memories of Toledo’s Polonia.
A perfect gift for anyone proud of their Polish heritage or nostalgic for the old neighborhood.
Available exclusively through the Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center Store
Proceeds support the NWOPCC’s mission to preserve and celebrate Polish history, language, and culture in Northwest Ohio.
