Organization
Ukrainian National Association
Founded in Shamokin in 1894 as the Ruthenian National Association, this mutual-aid organization adopted the Ukrainian National Association name in 1914 and grew far beyond the city.
A Mutual-Aid Society Begins Here
Organizers founded the Ruthenian National Association in Shamokin on February 22, 1894. The group offered fraternal support and benefits within a growing immigrant community.
A New Name in 1914
The organization adopted the Ukrainian National Association name in 1914, reflecting the national identity its members increasingly used.
From Shamokin to a National Network
The association’s own history remembers Shamokin as its birthplace. A local meeting created an institution whose work reached Ukrainian communities across North America.