Pledge Your Support to a Lasting Legacy of Armenian Art, and Culture
BY MELISSA SELVERIAN
The Philadelphia Armenian community announced a spectacular new project that will leave a lasting legacy for Armenian Americans for generations to come. An outdoor gallery, called the “Armenian Heritage Walk,” will be unveiled in April 2026 outside the renowned Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The stunning walkway will feature public art and gardens celebrating the Armenian story, thanking America for its partnership, and advancing cultural awareness in a renowned urban art and horticultural region.
The Armenian Heritage Walk will flank the long-standing statue called “Young Meher,” a legendary figure symbolizing the indomitable spirit of the Armenian people. It will pay tribute to the unique Armenian identity while also celebrating Philadelphia’s spirit of diversity. When visitors step onto the walkway, they will discover the incredible story of a people who, exiled as a result of genocide, found a new home in Philadelphia and helped shape it into the great city it is today.
Anchored in stones endemic to both Armenia and Philadelphia and decorated with exquisite artwork and lush landscaping, the Walk will showcase the many cross-cultural gifts of this ancient race. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and reflect on how one of the oldest civilizations of the world not only endured but thrived in modern and post-modern America.
The project will kick off on September 14 with an inaugural charitable and cultural event at the historic Philadelphia Club celebrating the anniversary of the 100th birthday of the late French-Armenian chansonnier and Armenian champion, Charles Aznavour.
The Armenian Heritage Walk is a once-in-a-lifetime project that will bring attention to the Armenian people and make their countless contributions to America and the world known to all who cross this path. The project depends on contributions from all Armenians to become a reality. Please consider donating generously online.
Melissa Selverian is a member of the Armenian Heritage Walk Committee.
