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The Secretary General of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation) at the Philhellenism Museum

The Philhellenism Museum had the pleasure and honour of recently welcoming Dr. Mark Speich, Secretary General of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and guiding him through its collections. Dr. Speich, has a keen interest in modern…

The siege of the Castle of Morea by Menouvrier de Fresne (1783-1848)

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The Philhellenism Museum proudly exhibits from its permanent collections the portrait of the French Philhellene Admiral Félicité Louis Urbain Menouvrier de Fresne (1783–1848). This prominent French officer served in the…

The President of the “Le Souvenir Français” at the Philhellenism Museum

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The President of the French association "Le Souvenir Français", General Mr. Serge Barcellini, visited the Philhellenism Museum and had a guided tour of its collections with an emphasis on those relating to French Philhellenism…

Dora d’ Istria, the pioneering Romanian Philhellene and her only known painting

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The SHP and the Philhellenism Museum, in collaboration with the Embassy of Romania in the Hellenic Republic, organized on June 11th, 2026 a cultural event dedicated to the prominent personality of Dora d' Istria (Elena Ghica),…

The Philhellenes at the Battle of the Mills, June 13th, 1825

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The Battle of the Mills was crucial for the survival of the Greek War of Independence. It halted Ibrahim Pasha's forces for the first time, saved Nafplιο, which relied on the Mills for its water supply, and boosted both…

Messolonghi and Philhellenism: two-day events

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The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism and the Philhellenism Museum, in collaboration with the Municipality of the Sacred City of Messolonghi, continue their collaboration with the aim of promoting the city as a constant beacon…

Invitation to the opening of an exhibition in Messolonghi

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The Mayor of the Sacred City of Messolonghi Spyridon V. Diamantopoulos and the President of the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism Constantinos Velentzas cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition “Messolonghi…

The Philhellenism Museum at This Is Athens City Festival 2026

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The Philhellenism Museum collaborates with the City of Athens for another year and participates in the This Is Athens City Festival 2026. Sundays 10 and 17 May 2026 are dedicated to the people who loved Greece and sacrificed for…

9 May 2026 at 11.00 a.m., Wreath-laying at the Philhellenes’ Monument

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Philhellenism Day is commemorated annually on 19 April, marking the anniversary of Lord Byron’s passing in Messolonghi in 1824. Established in 2008 by Presidential Decree, this day honours the international volunteers and activists…

Minister of Education Sofia Zacharaki visits the Philhellenism Museum

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The Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Sofia Zacharaki, visited the Philhellenism Museum and had a guided tour of its collections. The Minister was informed about the classical education received by most Philhellenes…

US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle visits the Philhellenism Museum

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H.E. U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Ms. Kimberly Guilfoyle, visited the Philhellenism Museum, toured its collections focusing in particular on the section dedicated to the American Philhellenism. The museum colleagues…

The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) as Gold Sponsor in Messolonghi

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The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) and the Philhellenism Museum participate in the events of the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolonghi by supporting important activities as Gold Sponsors. In the context…

250 years since the birth of Ioannis Capodistrias

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Metternich reveals the democratic principles of Ioannis Capodistrias On the occasion of the 250th anniversary since the birth of Ioannis Capodistrias, the SHP and the Philhellenism Museum honour the first Governor of Greece…

Naval Battle of Navarino, a decisive victory for modern Greece

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At noon on October 20th, 1827, in the bay of Navarino, in the bay of Pylos in the Western Peloponnese, one of the largest natural harbors in the world, one of the most brilliant victories of the Greek War of Independence and the…

Conference: The French Scientific Mission of Morea today – Discovering the Peloponnese

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*Under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Konstantinos An. Tassoulas *In collaboration with the Hellenic Parliament Date: 10 October 2025 Hours: 09:00 - 19:00 Venue: Auditorium Theo…

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The Secretary General of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation) at the Philhellenism Museum27 June 2026 - 6:48 pm
The Philhellenism Museum had the pleasure and honour of recently welcoming Dr. Mark Speich, Secretary General of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and guiding him through its collections. Dr. Speich, has a keen interest in modern European history, was briefed by representatives of the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) on the significant contribution of […]
The siege of the Castle of Morea by Menouvrier de Fresne (1783-1848)24 June 2026 - 7:15 pm
The Philhellenism Museum proudly exhibits from its permanent collections the portrait of the French Philhellene Admiral Félicité Louis Urbain Menouvrier de Fresne (1783–1848). This prominent French officer served in the French expeditionary force of the Moreas (Peloponnese), that arrived in Greece in August 1828. His actions are linked to numerous military operations, most notably […]