Lecture: The R.I. Irish Famine Memorial: Its Past, Present and Future

Presented by: The Museum of Newport Irish History- 10^th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series

Donald D. Deignan, Ph.D. will discuss the evolution of the R.I. Irish Famine Memorial project from its inception in 1995 through the Monument's Dedication in 2007 and conclude with a careful consideration of the Project's future prospects and challenges.  The monument,  which is located on the Riverwalk in downtown Providence, commemorates the sufferings and triumphs of the two and one-half million victims and survivors of Ireland’s “Great Famine” of 1845-1851.

Following the 1-hour lecture, a reception with light hors d’oeuvres will be held and a cash bar is available.

Attendees should enter the complex via the archway at 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, where they will be directed to an elevator to the second floor

         **RESERVATIONS REQUESTED**

$2 for Museum of Newport Irish History members
$15 for non-members, which may be applied to a 1-year membership. 

To reserve, please contact Ann Arnold at 401-841-5493 or tpm1@earthlink.net