Hellenic Society Prometheas

Mission Statement

The Hellenic Society Prometheas is a social and cultural nonprofit organization created in 1978 and based in Washington, D.C. Its goals are to promote the ideals of Hellenism and Hellenic culture both past and present, as well as to provide society members with a forum through which to pursue matters of common interest.

Announcements and Upcoming Events (Updated June 11, 2009)
Greek Film Night has been rescheduled for Friday, June 19: Join us for a screening of "O Yios Toy Fylaka" ("The Son of the Guard"). 8 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (7701 Bradley Blvd.; Bethesda, MD 20817). June newsletter available: Click here to read the latest newsletter (it will also be posted on our Newsletter page). Recommended Books: The Shepherds of Shadows by Harry Petrakis (covering the War for Greek Independence and comparing it with the American Revolution) Athens 4kids! by Mark Ritchie (Skymap, 2008) Recommended Websites: Discover some of the most beautiful places in Greece. A video on the Greeks in World War II. History Channel segments on Greek history and culture: "Was Atlantis Located in Greece?" "The Battle of Thermopylae: King Xerxes' Master Plan" "The Battle of Thermopylae: The Spartans Prepare" "The Battle of Thermopylae Unfolds" "Pericles Builds the Parthenon" "Ancient Wonders on Greece's Acropolis"

Announcements and Upcoming Events
(Updated June 11, 2009)

Greek Film Night has been rescheduled for Friday, June 19: Join us for a screening of "O Yios Toy Fylaka" ("The Son of the Guard"). 8 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (7701 Bradley Blvd.; Bethesda, MD 20817).

June newsletter available: Click here to read the latest newsletter (it will also be posted on our Newsletter page).

Recommended Books:

The Shepherds of Shadows by Harry Petrakis (covering the War for Greek Independence and comparing it with the American Revolution)

Athens 4kids! by Mark Ritchie (Skymap, 2008)

Recommended Websites:

Discover some of the most beautiful places in Greece.

A video on the Greeks in World War II.

History Channel segments on Greek history and culture:

Please visit the links to the left to find out more about our organization, its goals and upcoming events!