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The Estonian Cultural Garden was dedicated June 19, 1966. Each year, the Estonian community and friends gather to celebrate Estonian Victory Day (võidupüha) and St John's Day (jaanipäev). This year local Estonians celebrated võidupüha and jaanipäev on June 26th, 2022. Toomas Tubalkain served as MC. Pastor Peeter Pirn led a...

Paul Vesterstein is a genuine American success story. A native of Estonia, he came to America in 1949 with little more than hope, his innate talents and abilities, and a strong work ethic. He came from a displaced persons camp in Europe after WWII under the sponsorship of the Duluth...

Each youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-30 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. This year's camp dates are 11.-22.09.2022.The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to international participants who are: 📍 18-30 years old;📍 with...

Dear Estonian! With this survey, our goal is to get an overview of the needs of Estonian-American families and their expectations for Estonian Schools. The results of this survey will help improve how Estonian Schools can work together with families to develop stronger connections to the Estonian language and culture....

On June 14th, 1986, President Reagan hosted Baltic diaspora activists and leaders of JBANC at the White House. The President received JBANC's Baltic Freedom Award and signed proclamation #4948 declaring June 14 as "Baltic Freedom Day" in honor of the "heroic Baltic nations" suffering under Soviet occupation, which he called...

The Connecticut Estonian Society (CES) will hold its annual observance of Victory Day (võidupüha and St. John’s Night (jaaniõhtu) on June 25th at the Estonian Society’s Land (Eesti Maa), 25 Times Farms Road, Andover, CT 06232. Come and enjoy our beautiful Estonian Land with friends and family. The rain date...

The Election Committee, in accordance with Estonian American National Council bylaws, is submitting this list of candidates to serve on the XXIII Council. Those who submitted their application for candidacy by the announced deadline of May 26, 2022 have been included. As stipulated in the bylaws, a 10-day period is...

The Consulate General of Estonia in New York is delighted to share an excellent opportunity to experience an upcoming concert which is part of the European Sounds Series at the BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL presented by the Estonian Ministry of Culture. MAI LEISZMonday, May 30 10:30 PM (Doors 10:00 PM)Blue...