Programs & Events
Winter is breaking, and the first stirrings of spring are here. Join us as we celebrate St. Brigid’s Day, a vibrant tradition of renewal, creativity, and the enduring spirit of Ireland’s patroness.
As part of our 250 Years of Irish American History celebration, we’re honoring the customs that traveled across the Atlantic and continue to sustain us today. From the ancient craft of weaving Brigid’s crosses, to stories of the "Mother Saint" who championed the poor, this event is a bridge between the old world and the new.
Come help us welcome the light, celebrate the resilience of Irish women through the centuries, and kick off a new season of growth.
A Saturday Celebration of Tradition & Innovation
Join us at our historic Lemmon Street homes for a morning of good food and hidden history. Discover how 19th-century technology helped the Feeley family preserve Irish traditions in Baltimore.
The Experience:
Enjoy a Buttermilk Pancake Breakfast served at your table in our historic spaces before setting out to explore the museum.
The Quest: Household Secrets
Embark on a 10-stop scavenger hunt through the 1848 Feeley House and our 1870s Working Exhibit. Solve riddles to find the tools Sarah and James used to prepare for the Lenten season. Complete your quest card to earn Door Prizes!
The Grand Raffle
Take a piece of the tradition home! We have two premier prize bundles available:
Tickets: $5 for 5 | $10 for 12 | $20 for 25.
Join us for the second installment of our 250 Talk Series as we explore the Irish minds that designed the modern world. This session traces a chronological journey from 19th-century steam engines to the groundbreaking code of the first computer programmers.
From John Philip Holland’s submarines to the city-saving inventions of Mary Walton, we’ll highlight the essential, yet often overlooked, contributions of the men and women who built our future, patent by patent. Discover the stories of Margaret Knight, Kay McNulty, and the many others who labored in the shadows of the industrial narrative to hardwire Irish ingenuity into American progress.
Event Details:
Dive into the fascinating story of Irish Americans, from the arrival of the first immigrants to their profound impact on modern culture. The Heritage Pages Book Club is the Irish American Museum's newest monthly series, dedicated to exploring the rich and complex tapestry of the Irish American experience through literature, history, and memoir.
This club is a core part of our 250 Programming Series, with each month's selection tied to a unique theme that spans two and a half centuries of history. We will journey together through the colonial days, the great immigration waves, major cultural contributions, and modern Irish American life.
What to Expect:
Join us to turn the page on a new chapter of discovery!
Ready to bring those old family portraits and hidden stories to life? Our team of experienced researchers has helped hundreds of people like you uncover their past, and we can help you break down those family history roadblocks.
How to Begin Your Discovery:
Register & Focus: Submit your $50 fee through our payment system. This includes the necessary form to gather the specific details and focus for your search.
Expert Research: Our team conducts the search, delving into vital sources like census records, city directories, historical newspapers, and sacramental records.
Report Delivery: You will receive real answers to your questions, along with a comprehensive digital document that lists dozens of resources for your continued research journey.
Your $50 directly supports the museum's mission to preserve and share history, making this a true partnership in discovery.
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