MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER

PORTLAND, ME

The old B&M Beans factory Portland, Maine
The old B&M Beans factory Credit: Sam T (samm4mrox)

The Maine Irish Heritage Center (MIHC) is located in Portland, Maine and is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich Irish culture and heritage of the region. Founded in 1987, the center seeks to encourage and promote the appreciation of Irish culture and heritage in Maine. The Maine Irish Heritage Center is a three-story stone building that serves as the hub for the Maine Irish community. The center includes a library and archive, an Irish language center, a genealogy center, and a museum.

The library and archive houses a vast collection of books, manuscripts, newspapers, and other materials related to the Irish-American history of Maine. Visitors can also learn about Irish language and culture by taking classes or attending events in the Irish Language Center. The genealogy center helps people research and trace their Irish roots, while the museum features a variety of exhibits, including the history of Irish immigration to Maine, the Irish in military service, and the Irish in Maine politics.

The center provides various educational programs, including lectures, musical performances, and film screenings. It also hosts special events such as Irish festivals, art exhibitions, and fundraising events. The center also offers a variety of cultural activities, such as traditional Irish folk dancing, storytelling, and workshops. The Maine Irish Heritage Center is a great place to learn more about the rich Irish culture and heritage of Maine.

MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PORTLAND ME. US MID #8402300047

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

The old B&M Beans factory Portland, Maine
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81 Gray Street revisited
81 Gray Street revisited

Contact MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER

MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER
34 GRAY ST
PORTLAND
ME
04102

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MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER Information

MID # 8402300047
Name MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 43.650416, -70.262901
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 001100
US Census Block: 1007