The Library Gallery will be closed on October 14. It will reopen on October 15 with regular hours.
Upcoming programs
Online
Friday, October 24, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
How does war hurt those not directly experiencing it? How does war in one's country of origin affect them, even if their family emigrated several generations ago? Ukrainian American psychology graduate student Christina Pitio will talk about her study seeking to answer that question.
In-person
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Support the Ukrainian History & Education Center and make a fresh holiday wreath for your home!
In-person
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Learn about St. Nicholas, make a Christmas craft, and take a picture with the real St. Nicholas!
In-person
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Join us this holiday season for an evening of creativity and learn to paint your own Christmas ornament in the Ukrainian decorative painting style known as Petrykiva.
Ongoing programs
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following Christmas Ornaments with corresponding lessons: Hutsul Wood Inlay, Pysanka Bird Ornament, and Opishnia Ceramic Bell.
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following crafts and lessons based on Ukrainian Kozak culture: Kozak Mamai Reverse Glass Painting, Borscht Tea Towel, and Zaporizhian Sich Fort Building
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following crafts and lessons based on three Ukrainian folk tales: Ripka (The Turnip), Koza Dereza (The Billy Goat), and Kolobok (The Little Round Bun)
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following summer-themed crafts and lessons: Floral Crown (Vinok), Patriotic Tryzub Beaded Cotillion, and Clay Bird Whistle
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following crafts and lessons: Ukrainian Embroidery, Kilim Weaving, and Pysanka Symbol Stamping
Recent past programs
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00am
Somerset County's 20th Annual Weekend Journey Through the Past
Come join the Ukrainian History and Education Center for self-guided and expert-guided tours at St. Andrew Cemetery & Mausoleum, the Fisher Family Cemetery and St. Andrew Memorial Church in Somerset/South Bound Brook!
Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 1:00pm
Fall for Honey at the UHEC
September is National Honey Month and what better way to celebrate than with a presentation by local farmer Cathy Blumig honoring Ukraine’s long and storied history with honey and the honey bee!
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 9:00am
Summer Camp 2025: Passport Through Ukraine
Travel through Ukraine with the UHEC as we learn about famous Ukrainian people, folk art, history and geography. During the Passport Through Ukraine Summer Camp, participants will have a daily opportunity to make crafts inspired by the people and traditions of Ukraine. Daily educational and art-based lessons have been curated by the UHEC Education Department and tailored for students aged 5 to 10.