The Irish Famine Immigrant Experience on Staten Island
Schedule
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Maine Irish Heritage Center | Portland, ME
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In the wake of the Great Irish Famine, thousands of men, women, and children crossed the Atlantic in search of survival and opportunity. For many, the Port of New York represented the promise of a new beginning. Yet for countless others, it marked the tragic end of their journey.At the Staten Island Marine Hospital and Quarantine Station—now the site of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal—thousands of famine immigrants perished shortly after arrival. Their suffering and resilience are commemorated in two nearby burial grounds that remain vital to understanding this chapter of Irish and American history.
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Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St, Portland, ME 04102-3817, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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