"How America Helped the Irish Fight For Freedom"

Name: "How America Helped the Irish Fight For Freedom"
Start: 2024-10-30T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center "The Irish Center"

Schedule

Wed Oct 30 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center "The Irish Center" | Bala Cynwyd, PA

The Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center, also known as "The Irish Center," is delighted to announce an extraordinary history talk that promises to captivate and inspire. On Wednesday, October 30th at 7pm, join us for "How America Helped The Irish Fight For Freedom," a compelling journey into a pivotal era of Irish-American history.
This event will transport you back over 100 years to a time when the Irish-American community in Philadelphia and beyond became a beacon of hope for Ireland’s quest for freedom. In the years leading up to the stirring 1916 Easter Rising, discover how Irish-Americans played a critical role in Ireland’s fight against British rule.
Marcus Howard, an esteemed independent historian and filmmaker known for his work on Easter Rising Stories, will lead this electrifying talk. He will unveil the saga of support that flowed across the Atlantic from Ireland’s exiled children, through funds, political pressure, and a shared dream of liberty. This talk will showcase how that support for their Irish homeland united people thousands of miles apart and the profound impact it had.
Learn about the heroes who made it their mission to aid Ireland, from the tireless fundraising efforts of Clan na Gael to the Irish envoys who visited American soil to raise awareness for their cause. Discover how the support of the American people became a powerful force in the Irish struggle for sovereignty.
Prepare to be enthralled by stories of intrigue, solidarity, and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to dream of independence. Join us on Wednesday, October 30th at 7pm for "How America Helped Ireland's Fight for Freedom" at The Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center. This event promises to be a tale of transatlantic camaraderie, covert operations, and the unbreakable bond between America and Ireland in their quest for national self-determination.
Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into a fascinating chapter of our shared heritage and celebrate the enduring spirit of transatlantic solidarity that helped shape the course of Irish history.
No charge but donations welcome.