ABOUT US
American Hungarian Foundation 300 Somerset St (PO Box 1084) New Brunswick, NJ 08903-1084 USA 732-846-5777 email: info@ahfoundation.org
Furthering the understanding
and appreciation of the Hungarian cultural and historical heritage in the United States
The American Hungarian Foundation presents a unique and dynamic portrayal of the cultural and historical heritage of American Hungarians. The Foundation serves as a bridge between Hungarian and American cultural traditions in an effort to enhance a better understanding of the contributions of each. As a premier institution for Hungarians in the United States, the AHF provides space and equipment for the proper display and use of the Foundation's rich and diverse archival and museum collections dealing with the history of Hungarians in America since colonial days. The AHF's main areas are: the Museum; the Library of more than 60,000 volumes, Archives; and The Museum Gift & Craft Shop. Additional space within the facility provides for meetings and small conferences, research and reading, special exhibits, and community service groups.
Through grants, special events, lectures, educational scholarships, and exhibitions, the American Hungarian Foundation supports students and educational institutions. During the past five decades, the Foundation has promoted fellowships, scholarships, publications, research, and educational programs. It has been instrumental in establishing several academic programs focusing on Hungarian studies, such as the Institute for Hungarian Studies at Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey.
From its small beginning promoting Hungarian Studies in Elmhurst College, the Foundation has grown into a premier institution. The formal opening and dedication ceremonies for the Hungarian Heritage Center building in New Brunswick took place on May 21, 1989. Since then over 80,000 visitors have come to the Museum to view more than forty different exhibitions.
The American Hungarian Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt, publicly supported organization.
300 Somerset Street (PO Box 1084)
New Brunswick, NJ 08903 USA
Phone: 732-846-5777
Fax: 732-249-7033
E-mail: info@ahfoundation.org
The 50-year history
of the Foundation was honored with
two major awards in printing and design. The Scheufelen Award for Excellence and a Silver Award
from the 37th Annual Creativity Awards.
