Our Story
The cultural center existed side by side with the Ukrainian American Citizens Club (est. 1928) in Watervliet, NY until 2021 when the citizens club permanently folded into the cultural center. The cultural center and its volunteer board of directors aim to promote Ukrainian culture and language through educational events and access to Ukrainian sources to bridge
Ukrainian and American cultures.
Major Events of the Ukrainian American Citizens Club until its 50 Anniversary
1928 Organized at Forth Avenue and 23rd Street
1929 Incorporated under laws of New York State
1930 Building acquired at Fifth Ave./25th Street
1931 Ladies Auxiliary Club formed
1932 Major addition to original building
1950 Major modernization of interior of building
1970 Addition of new kitchen and freight elevator
In 2013, The Ukrainian-American Cultural Center received an aid of a bequest from Warren and Pauline Bruggeman's estate.
In 2020 a full renovation on the first floor took place
In 2021 Ukrainian-American Cultural Center and Citizen Club officially merged
In 2023 a hall near the bar was updated
In 2025 a bar itself was completely renovated
Board of directors and cultural center members work diligently to keep community together, involve young members and continue great work initiated by the previous generations of Ukrainian community.
We can only stay a public charity with a public and financial interest from people like you. Becoming a member, making donations, and participating in fundraisers is how we raise money to help organizations and the community around us.
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