Upcoming Events
The Dead, 1904
The Irish Repertory Theatre's production of The Dead returns this holiday season!
Irish Genealogy: Minefields and Road Blocks!
Join genealogist Frank Cunningham on Zoom as he describes the pitfalls and potentials of researching your Irish ancestors!
Anything That Burns You: A Portrait of Lola Ridge
The American Irish Historical Society in collaboration with Cuala Foundation is delighted to present Terese Svoboda, author of Anything That Burns You: A Portrait of Lola Ridge, Radical Poet.
The 1926 Drumcollogher Cinema Fire: Loss, Remembrance and Commemoration 100 Years Later
Dr. Martin Walsh will discuss the tragic events of Sunday, 5th September 1926 in Dromcollogher when forty-eight men, women and children lost their lives when a terrible fire swept through the upstairs loft that served as a temporary cinema.
Election 2024 in Ireland and the United States
Dr. Stack had a conversation with Larry Donnelly, Boston lawyer, a law lecturer at the University of Galway and a political columnist with The Journal and Aisling Brady, Head of Communications for the European Movement, Ireland, who was a delegate at the US State Department's International Visitors Program, where she visited several states over three weeks during the US elections. We discussed the elections in Ireland and in the US, the possible repercussions of the Trump presidency for Ireland, and what the new Irish government might look like.
AIHS History Course: Researching the American Civil War
Join Dr. Damian Shiels for a three part course into using several fascinating archives in your Irish in the Civil War research.
From Shannon to Dallas: The Final Twenty One Weeks of JFK's Presidency
This presentation traces the final weeks and days of John F. Kennedy’s presidency, from his departure from Shannon Airport on 29 June 1963 to his assassination in Dallas, Texas on 22 November.
Ireland's Banished Children: Archbishop McQuaid and Adoption
This online talk will discuss the adoption of 'illegitimate' babies from Ireland - often to America - in the mid 20th century.
Scintillating Shaw Party!
Join us for a companion event to Gingold Theatrical Group's production of George Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Discipline.
The Ulster Irish in America
Join curator Liam Corry on Zoom as he discusses the stories about Ulster Irish settlement in America.
Cultural Connections: Ireland and Ghana
This lecture-concert investigates the commonalities between Ireland and Ghana ranging from resistance to British colonialism to the blending of traditional musics and dances on the docks of New York City.
Irish Grief: Traditions, Myths, and Mourning Practices
Join Jennifer Muldowney for an insightful talk on Irish grief and mourning practices.
Ulster Ghosts and Hallowe'en Traditions from the Ulster Folk Museum
Senior Curator of History, Victoria Millar, takes us through some of the spooky stories found in the Ulster Folk Museum's Archives, just on time for Hallowe'en!
Creepy Crafts and Spooky Stories: An Irish Hallowe'en Event
Join Us for a Spooky Family Day Out this October – our first ever Family Event at the American Irish Historical Society!
Haunted New York: Ghost Stories from NYC
Join Andrea and Hope for a chilling look into New York’s haunted past, and prepare to be spooked!
The Darkness Echoing: Exploring Ireland's Places of Famine, Death and Rebellion
Gillian O'Brien delves into the macabre in her book The Darkness Echoing. This talk will uncover secret histories of Ireland from war to revolution, famine to emigration, and, finally, to death and ghosts.
Halloween Ghost Tours
Join us for a look at some of the most haunted spots in New York history, and uncover the American Irish Historical Society’s own ghostly past. This hour-long tour will delve into the realms of the mysterious, and bring you on a journey across continents and time frames for a look at some of New York’s most famous ghost stories - with an Irish twist!
Learn about the macabre foundations of Washington Square Park, hear the tales of true hauntings from the Merchant’s House Museum, and decide whether you believe the story of our own ghostly figure, William Ellis Corey. Discover these hidden truths, and many more, on our special Halloween ghost tours at the AIHS.
Tours will run at 12pm and 2pm between Monday October 21st and Thursday October 31st.
The Irish at Gettysburg - Myth and Reality
Join Ryan Keating for a discussion on the contribution of the Irish to the pivotal battle of the US Civil War.
Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth
Join Richard Esposito to discuss the life of acclaimed journalist Jimmy Breslin.
The Dead: An Introduction to Joyce's Masterpiece
Join novelist and screenwriter Robert J Seidman for a discussion on James Joyce's brilliant short story, The Dead.
Contentious Conventions: Past Dramatic Moments in American Politics
Join Terry Golway to learn about some of the most contentious conventions in US politics.
Live Taping of Person Place Thing
Join us for a taping of Person Place Thing with Colum McCann
From Bloody Sunday to Other Global Upheavals: A Conversation
Join veteran TV and radio journalist David Tereshchuk (PBS and NPR) in conversation with renowned Irish activist and journalist Don Mullan, author of Eyewitness Bloody Sunday.
A Night of Irish Vaudeville
Opera on Tap will host “A Night of Irish Vaudeville,” bringing together Irish and American music and culture for an evening of classic nineteenth century fun.
The Irish Cuban Connection in 19th Century New York
Uncover 19th century Irish and Cuban links in New York.
Running With Coffee
Running with Coffee is a timely tragicomedy about caregiving, mid-life, mental health and fighting over the washing machine after your parents move in!
This Side of Paradise: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Judge Cohalan, and the Irish Revolution
Learn from author Patrick O’Sullivan Green about F. Scott Fitzgerald's complicated relationship with his ethnicity, his reasons for referencing Cohalan, as well as the latter’s remarkable, and largely airbrushed, contribution to the Irish revolution.
Memories of 9/11: Five Floors Up
Join author Brian McDonald as he discusses his book, Five Floors Up, and an Irish American family’s legacy in the FDNY.