Call to join our Estonian Community project: 

Share with us what you love about Estonia! How do you carry Estonia with you? 

Mida sa endaga Eestist kaasas kannad? Tutvusta. Jaga. Näita.

Let the world know how you carry Estonia with you! Share that special part of you to introduce Estonia.
Submit your story and/or image(s) below:

As we reflect on the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Mass Flight from Estonia, we invite Estonians of all generations to share your stories, memories, passions, and photos of cherished items and special traditions that have traveled with you through time, no matter when or how your family came to the U.S. These are not just objects or ideas; they are symbols of resilience, culture, and identity that have kept Estonia alive in your hearts. 

By sharing to this digital treasure chest what you "carry" with you -- be it a simple household item, a tattered photograph, a treasured family heirloom, or even a passion or skill from Estonia -- you contribute to a collective memory that binds us together across generations and unites our Estonian community at large, wherever we call "home."  

We each have our own story, our own Estonian origin, our own roots, connections and journeys. Together, we are stronger. We have so much in common and yet so much to learn from one another!

Mida sa endaga Eestist kaasas kannad?

How do you carry Estonia with you (be it in your pocket or in your heart)? Whether it’s through language, traditions, or simply the love for your homeland, your stories are a testament to the strength and endurance of our culture. Let’s celebrate and preserve these precious cultural touch points by sharing them with the world, ensuring that Estonia continues to be known as a source of pride and connection, wherever we may be. 

Memorial Sculpture in Pärnu, Estonia

In memory of the impossible choice faced by Estonians in 1944 as the Russians invaded and attacked everything and everyone in their path. In recognition of the harrowing journey tens of thousands felt forced to make in order to survive. In the hope of helping generations heal and piece together history to again be one. EANC is proud to help bring to reality a beautiful memorial sculpture by Estonian artist Elo Liiv, commissioned by the Estonian World Council. We affectionately call this memorial "Puudutus" (Touch). Unveiled on September 21, 2024 in Pärnu, Estonia it creates a place of remembrance in a park on the banks of the Pärnu River, a place where thousands bid their final farewells. 

Read more about this sculpture and the Mass Flight of 1944 here → 

This monument stands as a tribute to all Estonians faced with that impossible choice, regardless of their own point of departure - beach, cove, port, or path.

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