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National Hellenic Society: Bringing Young Greek-Americans Closer to Greece
The National Hellenic Society (NHS), an association of Greek American leaders, visionaries, and philanthropists, is at the forefront of efforts to keep the next generation of Greek Americans engaged with Greece and their heritage.
NHS has been organizing the signature...
USA
National Hellenic Society Announces First Women’s Hellenic Leadership Summit
The National Hellenic Society's "Heritage America" Program recently announced the launching of its first Women's Hellenic Leadership Summit for women between the ages of 18-30, which will take place on Saturday, April 4, in Boston College.
The Society is calling...
USA
National Hellenic Society Celebrates New Milestone at Annual Conference
The National Hellenic Society (NHS), a prominent non-profit organization which promotes Hellenism in America, held its annual conference from October 10 to 13 in Santa Monica, California.
Besides honoring important members of the Greek American community for their service to...
Business
Future of Hellenism Dominates National Hellenic Society Conference (videos)
Greek entrepreneurs John Calamos and Dean Metropoulos were honored at the National Hellenic Society’s (NHS) Heritage Weekend in Las Vegas, during a conference that brought together hundreds of prominent Greek Americans.
The co-honorees received the George Marcus Excellence Award in recognition...
Culture
National Hellenic Society to Celebrate Greek Heritage in Las Vegas
The National Hellenic Society will celebrate Greek heritage and culture in the annual Heritage Weekend and Classic in Las Vegas in October 4-7, combining inspiring and entertaining activities.
This year the long weekend will take place at the Four Seasons...
Diaspora
Discussing the Future of Greek Diaspora with National Hellenic Society Chairman Drake Behrakis (Video)
"Ι think my generation has opened new doors...so the next generation can step in and really make a huge difference," said Drake Behrakis, Chairman of the National Hellenic Society (NHS), on the future of Greek Diaspora.
In an exclusive interview with...
Diaspora
National Hellenic Society Weekend United the Best of Greek American Diaspora
The National Hellenic Society brought together bright Greek Americans from all spectrums at their signature event, Heritage Weekend, held at the Encore in Las Vegas, October 5-8.
The organizers created a ‘parea,’ filled with entertainment and the best compelling panelists at the...
events
National Hellenic Society Honors Behrakis, Aniston, Antholis During Heritage Weekend
The National Hellenic Society, a prominent non-profit organization sending dozens of Greek-American students to Greece every year, honored business leader and philanthropist George Behrakis, legendary actor John Aniston, HBO executive and Academy Award-winning producer Kary Antholis as well as eminent political...
events
National Hellenic Society to Honor Behrakis, Antholis, Aniston during Heritage Weekend
The National Hellenic Society’s (NHS) Heritage Weekend and Classic returns to Las Vegas at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa October 6-9, 2016 for a weekend of inspiring activities, programs and entertainment.
Weekend activities include a tennis tournament...
Celebrities
Criss Angel Recognized by National Hellenic Society
World renowned magician Criss Angel has a major reason to celebrate. On October 10, he was honored by the National Hellenic Society.
Angel was the first inductee in the National Hellenic Society's Hall Of Distinction, and he was able to celebrate...
Greek News
National Hellenic Society Brings Greek-American Students to Greece
Twenty exceptional Greek-American students from 18 to 26 years old, have the opportunity to visit Greece, with the program "Greek Heritage", organized by the National Hellenic Society Foundation in Washington, D.C. As the Greek Service of Voice of America...
Diaspora
Highlighting Hellenic Heritage: The NHS Annual Heritage Weekend
In a vibrant celebration of Hellenic heritage and culture, over 350 members and friends convened recently at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas for the National Hellenic Society's annual Heritage Weekend & Classic (HWC).
Heritage Weekend is a chance...
Diaspora
National Hellenic Museum Raises Over $925,000 at 2023 Gala
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) raised over $925,000 this past weekend at its 2023 Gala, in support of its mission to share Greek history, art, culture and the Greek-American story.
NHM Chairman John P. Calamos, Sr. and NHM Gala Chairman...
Diaspora
Greek-American Policeman at International Criminal Court Hague
A Greek-American policeman from the Chicago Police Department has been nominated as an Expert on Policing at the International Criminal Court at The Hague. Elias Voulgaris, a sixty-one year-old retired Commander and the founder of the Hellenic American Police...
Diaspora
National Hellenic Museum Adds Two Exhibitions to Its Grand Reopening
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) in Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood announced it has added two more exhibitions to mark its grand reopening this September.
These exhibitions join the previously announced world premiere photography exhibition Resilience by Prince Nikolaos.
In Gather Together: Chicago...