Irish American Heritage Museum

A museum dedicated to recording and presenting the history and heritage of the Irish in America.

Changing exhibits, research library, family programs, and lectures.

The Irish American Heritage Museum
Exhibit Center
2267 Rt. 145
East Durham, Greene County, New York 12423
Opens for the summer
Friday, May 28, 2010
Featuring our Newest Exhibit:

"Soldiers Are We: The Irish in Military Service"

The Sullivan Brothers
(Courtesy of the Library of Congress)

The unique history of the Irish and their descendants influenced every military engagement in which they have participated. Their actions speak to their loyalty to country, their faith in freedom and their strength as individuals. We invite you to view this highly educational and moving exhibit!

New in 2010!!!
All Veterans
And
ALL Active Service members and their immediate families get into the Museum
FREE! ALL SUMMER!

Card Carrying Union Members get Free Admission to the Museum
September 1-6, 2010

Regular Hours
Wednesday through Sunday
12pm to 4pm
(518) 634-7497

Irish American Heritage Museum Permanent Collection

"Great Hunger" commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Irish Potato Famine
"Corporate Irish" focuses on the Irish and Irish Americans who made contributions to the corporate world.
"Home for the Heart" story of 150 years of Irish Immigration to the United States
"Dublin '63' images"
"Irish and Labor" highlights the contributions of the Irish and Irish-Americans to the labor movement in the United States.
"American Presidents of Irish Descent' biographies of 19 Presidents with Irish roots"
"Fire upon the Hearth: A Celebration of Irish Women in America"
"The Irish in Religion: The Contribution of the Indigenous Orders of Ireland."