Hungarian House's 60th Anniversary Dinner

You are cordially invited to celebrate

the 60th Anniversary of the Hungarian House of New York

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 The Building Owner Organizations:

The American Hungarian Library and Historical Society,

The Hungarian Scout Association in Exteris,

The Széchenyi István Society,

& The Management Entity:

 The American Foundation for Hungarian Literature and Education, Ltd.

AFHLE, Hungarian House

with the Honorary Patrons

Honorable István Pásztor, Consul General of Hungary, New York 

Honorable Andrea Novák, Diaspora Consul - Consulate of Hungary, New York

Cordially invite you and your family to join us at the

Fundraising Dinner

to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the

Hungarian House of New York

To be held on

Friday, March 6th, 2026, at 7 PM

 at Hungarian House (213 East 82nd Street, NYC)

Donation: $150/person or $250/couple

Musical Entertainment by: the Horváth Dúó

Enjoy delicious Hungarian cuisine prepared by:

the Master Chef of the Hungarian Consulate General

[Reservations can only be guaranteed if payment is received] 

Semi-Formal Attire / Business Casual

MAGYAR HÁZ - HUNGARIAN HOUSE

Our historic, multifunctional community and cultural center in NYC gives home to an array of unique and engaging events, with opportunities for Americans and Hungarians to connect and learn. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of opening our doors to the community as Hungarian House on 213 East 82nd Street, we look back on building's meaningful history, what the AFHLE, Hungarian House organization has been able to achieve, and at the same time, we plan ahead to assure the survival and sharing of Hungarian culture for future generations in New York City.

The Hungarian House was established by a handful of immigrant Hungarians living in New York City in the early 1960s. They made it possible, with significant donations, to convert a German Gymnastic Society into a cultural center and social gathering place for New York City's Hungarian community and their friends. Since the 1966 opening of the Magyar Ház, several generations of Hungarians and non-Hungarians alike have experienced and enjoyed the wonderful manifestation of Hungarian art and culture here. Some of the history-making personalities we hosted over the decades include Dr. Tibor Eckhardt, Dr. Otto von Habsburg, atomic physicist Dr. Edward Teller, Cardinal Joseph Mindszenty, and the first post-communist Hungarian Prime Minister, József Antall among others.

Today, the building is still busy serving the Yorkville and the American Hungarian community, serving as the NYC base for the local Hungarian Scout troops, and as the home of the Széchenyi István Society and The American Hungarian Library and Historical Society. Currently the Hungarian House is the only physical structure in New York City dedicated to the presentation and preservation of Hungarian art and culture, and to ensure the survival of our beloved bastion of cultural identity and learning for future generations, we ask you to join our endeavors by coming to Hungarian House's 60th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner.

DONORS (List Incomplete)

Magda Farkas Dvir

Helen Wankowicz Talbot

Andrea Ruggiero

László Osváth

Miklós Tóth

Katalin Mács

Janet and Gene Bolla

Gilbert and Ildikó Butler Family Foundation

Attila and Lenke Farkas

Katalin and Peter Vótin

Elizabeth Molnár Rajec

Margaret Arnóczy

Louis (Lajos) Kovács

Anthony Pozsonyi

Károly and Judit Révész

John Fejes

Ina Kelemen

Esther Odescalchi

Ilona and István Polyák

Géza Simon

Rosie McConnon

Sylvia Csuros Clark

Roger Cooper and Judy Olson

Stephen (István) and Gabriella Vajtay

Andrew Kalotay

2024 & 2025 Grantors, Organizational Supporters and Co-Organizers

Amore Opera

Blue Hill Troupe

Light Opera of New York

Hungarian Folklife Association

Tulipán Foundation

Bethlen Gabor Alapítvány

Liszt Institute of New York

The Hungarian Consulate of New York - Cultural and Diaspora

Arany János Hungarian Language School and Kindergarten

Hungarian Scouts in Exteris

Meyer's Harvest

The Havel Center - Rehearsal for Truth Festival

GotSneakers!

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

(list incomplete)

Looking forward to seeing you there! Szeretettel várunk!

“AFHLE, Hungarian House is a 501(c)3, 509(a)2 non-profit public charity organization. The portion of your ticket that exceeds $65/person is a donation that is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.”