The Józef Piłsudski Institute of America is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Polish-English Dual Language Program at P.S. 34 in Greenpoint, supporting history education and promoting Polish heritage among young learners.

On Sunday, May 31, the 5th Annual Historical Scavenger Hunt, I Know My Greenpoint – Stories Through Art, brought young detectives and their families on an exciting journey through the history and art of Greenpoint.

Participants explored murals, solved puzzles, deciphered secret messages, and gathered key words that helped them reconstruct the story of the “lost mural.” Along the way, they discovered that Greenpoint is much more than a collection of buildings and streets. It is a neighborhood shaped by the people who live here—their memories, dreams, choices, and relationships. They learned that history is not only something we inherit from the past; it is something we continue to create every day.

 The story of Greenpoint is still being written, and each of us is a part of it.

We are grateful for another exceptional 9th edition of “Museum Night” dedicated to the art collection of the Józef Piłsudski Institute as an expression of identity.

Our special guest, Dr. Karol Jóźwiak, spoke about what connects the individual works within the collection into one coherent narrative. He reflected on the balance between what is unique and individual and what is universal — emphasizing how shared symbols, memory, and values help shape cultural identity and community. 

We warmly invite children and youth together with their parents to participate in a special family scavenger hunt that combines active fun with discovering the fascinating history of Greenpoint, its residents, and local art.