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Contact: Peter S. Giakoumis

Curator, The Heritage Museum of Epirus, Astoria, NY

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New Temporary Exhibit Unveiled at Local Queens Museum

Never presented outside of Greece, a special collection seen for the first time in over 100 years.

Astoria, Queens, New York: The Heritage Museum of Epirus, in Astoria, NY, is located on 25-14 Broadway, 3rd Floor. The temporary exhibit is open to the public by appointment only starting on March 1 and ending on April 30th 2023. Contact Curator Peter S. Giakoumis for more details.

This new exhibit is dedicated to the 1913 liberation of Epirus and its unification to the Greek Kingdom. The conclusion of the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 changed the history of the Greek narrative and Epirus forever, directly helped by Greek-Americans of the early 1900s.

The Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 heavily impacted many different points of cultural and historical heritage of the Greek and Greek-American collective spirit. The impact and legacy of those that fought for Greece including the Americanized Greeks, and foreign volunteers have seldom been told, and this exhibit helps bring their story and the bigger picture to life.

By using original and one-of-a-kind pieces, as well as museum grade reproductions, the collection on display at the Epirus Museum is the backdrop for the story of sacrifice and glory that took place in Greece during the pivotal time of 1912-1913.

The display itself focuses on three different Military uniforms from the Greek forces of 1912 which fit in perfectly with the theme of the Museum’s folklore costumes.

Along with the uniforms there are original military medals, original photographs, reproduction color posters from the period, and flags, all of which have never been publicly presented in one place.

The items on display are from the private collection of Curator, Peter S. Giakoumis, author of the book: The Forgotten Heroes of the Balkan Wars: Greek Americans and Philhellenes 1912-1913.

Quotes:

Society of Epirotes NY President Chris Pantazis, “Our museum staff, Director Vicki Kantils and Curator Peter Giakoumis have done a magnificent job. The new Temporary Exhibit covering Epirus and the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 is beyond expectations, special thanks to Mr. Giakoumis for lending us pieces from his private collection. We hope that everyone gets an opportunity to visit our museum and see the wonderful display.”

Dated 02/24/2023

Museum Director Vicki Kantlis, “The hard work was worth it. Our new limited time exhibit is a success and was a wonderful opening for hosting the delegates of the Pan Epirotic Association amongst many others.”

Museum Curator Peter S. Giakoumis, “After researching for 7.5 years and completing my book three years ago, I find myself in the unique position of being able to further the historical goals of the Heritage Museum of Epirus in Astoria. The temporary exhibit is the culmination of hard work and I am very proud of that. I hope all our visitors to the exhibit leave with a better understanding and appreciation for the history and dedication of the wonders of learning and cultural awareness that this museum and exhibit represent.”

Bulleted facts.
· Epirus is a province in the northwestern corner of Greece.
· Epirus has an area of 3551 square miles, and borders Albania to the north.
· The liberation of Ioannina, capital city of the region, is commemorated on the 21st of February.
· Founded in 2003, the museum was renovated and officially reopened in 2022.
· The museum's permanent collection includes traditional costumes from the various regions of Epirus, Greece.


About The Heritage Museum of Epirus in Astoria, NY: Located in the heart of the Greek community of Queens, the Heritage Museum of Epirus is the only museum in New York City devoted to preserving Greek heritage. Under the auspices of the Society of Epirotes Anagenesis and Ladies Auxiliary “Souliotissai”, the museum specifically focuses on the culture and traditions of Epirus, a region located at the Northwest corner of Greece. https://anagenesisny.org/heritage-museum-of-epirus/about-the-museum/

Έφυγε μια χρονιά με δραστηριότητες σε διάφορα επιπεδα και έρχεται μια με περισσότερες προκλήσεις. Να ευχαριστήσουμε τους φίλους και συνεργάτες που χωρίς αυτούς δεν θα μπορούσαμε να κάνουμε ούτε τα μισά και την Ελληνική Ομάδα Ιστορικής Αναβίωσης που είναι παρούσα όποτε την χρειαζόμαστε..καλώς να ορίσει το 2023.

Khaki Depot, Greek Historical Revival Group and the mighty photographers of the Greek Instagramers Events participated in an event in the decommissioned Markopoulo Railway Station, reenacting the Greek Army mobilization on 28 Oct 1940 the day of the unprovoked fasist Italian aggression against Greece.
The very impressive photos belongs to Giorgos Vergados © all rights reserved

Μια ενδιαφέρουσα δράση "Το ημερολόγιο ενός φαντάρου" του Εθνικού Ιστορικού Μουσείου στα πλαίσια της περιοδικής έκθεσης "Θάλεια Φλωρά-Καραβία. Μικρά Ασία 1921".
Η Khaki Depot και ο Σπύρος Κορδίλας συμμετείχαν στην δημιουργία αυτού του μικρού αφιερωματος. Ευχαριστούμε το Εθνικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο για την συνεργασία του.
Διάρκεια έκθεσης 15/07-15/10/2022

Georgaris

Η ταινία «Σμύρνη μου αγαπημένη» αναδείχθηκε νικήτρια σε πέντε κατηγορίες κατά την απονομή των κινηματογραφικών βραβείων ΙΡΙΣ της Ελληνικής Ακαδημίας Κινηματογράφου, που πραγματοποιήθηκε χθες το βράδυ στο Θέατρο Άλσος στο Πεδίον του Άρεως. Ή ταινία, μεγάλο μέρος των γυρισμάτων της οποίας έγιναν στη Λέσβο, απέσπασε τα βραβεία Καλύτερης Φωτογραφίας, Σκηνογραφίας, Ενδυματολογίας, Σχεδιασμού – μακιγιάζ – κομμώσεων – ειδικών εφέ και Ειδικών εφέ – οπτικών εφέ. Το Khaki Depot ευχαριστεί την παραγωγή για την εμπιστοσύνη της για την ιστορική έρευνα τον σχεδιασμό και την κατασκευή των στρατιωτικών στολών και των εξαρτήσεων της ταινίας.
https://youtu.be/4QhyjJN9s-8

"My Beloved Smyrna" won five awards at the IRIS Film Awards of the Hellenic Film Academy, which took place last night at the Alsos Theater in Athens. In particular, the film, much of which was shot in Lesvos island, won the awards for Best Photography, Scenography, Costume Design, Makeup - Hairstyles - Special Effects and Special Effects - Visual Effects. Khaki Depot is glad and proud for supporting with R&D of special made military uniforms, badges and accoutrements of this amazing work!
https://youtu.be/4QhyjJN9s-8