#  MHS: The Irish Atlantic: A Story of Famine, Migration, & Opportunity Open at the Massachusetts Historical Society 

 



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 **June 1 - August 24, 2017** 

 10:00AM - 04:00PM EDT 

 



 

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 **Explore the impact of generations of Irish in Boston from famine relief efforts to a mass migration movement, community and institutional building, and a rise in political power.**

 The Irish have long been an important presence in Boston. *The Irish Atlantic: A Story of Famine, Migration, & Opportunity*, co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Forbes House Museum, explores the Irish in Boston from famine relief efforts to a mass migration movement, decades of community and institutional building, and a rise in political power. The exhibition is on display at the MHS through September 22, Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

 Through a selection of artifacts—including the ship’s wheel from the U.S.S *Jamestown*—letters, broadsides, and other memorabilia, visitors can delve into themes of charity, politics, culture, religion, and community. Touch screen displays featuring interviews with Mayor Martin Walsh; Consul General of Ireland Fionnuala Quinlan; former mayor and ambassador Ray Flynn; guest curator and Northeastern University professor William Fowler, Jr.; Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the MHS Peter Drummey; attorney and author Christian Samito; Boston College professor James O'Toole; and guest historian Catherine Shannon run throughout the exhibition. Additional online content can be viewed at [www.masshist.org/irish-atlantic](http://www.masshist.org/irish-atlantic).

 Open Monday - Saturday through September 22, 2017.



 

 



 

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