Previous Events
Since the time that the Hellenic Cultural Association (HCA) of Salt Lake City received its charter from the State of Utah on May 23, 1986, as a not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization, they have been active in the Salt Lake valley to preserve the rich history, heritage, traditions, documents and memorabilia that reflect the Greek Experience in America. Please see below for a sampling of what they have done in more recent years.
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First Church Monument
On June 15, 2016, Utah's Greek community celebrated a monumental achievement: the construction 111 years ago of the state's first Greek Orthodox Church. The Hellenic Cultural Association marked the historic event with a monument and plaque at the site of the original church
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Greek Town TRAX Station
Amidst the bustling cityscape of Salt Lake,at 550 W and 200 S the Old GreekTown TRAX station stands as a modern nexus of connectivity. Beneath its contemporary facade lies a timeless tribute to those Greeks that immigrated to Utah, and set their home, workplace, and community gathering spaces in the heart of this now urban landscape. As commuters traverse the platform, they are greeted by photos of the not so distant past of what was Greek Town.
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Memorial Monument Dedication
This monument, which stands outside of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, is dedicated to those Greek Orthodox members who lost their lives in WWI & WWII