WESTERN NEW YORK IRISH FAMINE COMMEMORTION COMMITTEE

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

The Western New York Irish Famine Commemoration Committee is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to commemorating the Irish Famine, also known as the Great Famine or the Great Hunger, which took place in Ireland from 1845 to 1852. The committee is based in Williamsville, NY, and is made up of volunteers who are passionate about Irish history and culture.

The committee's main objective is to raise awareness about the Irish Famine and its impact on Ireland and the world. They organize various events and activities throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and art exhibits, to educate the public about the history and legacy of the Famine. The committee also works to promote Irish culture and heritage in Western New York.

One of the committee's most significant events is the annual Irish Famine Commemoration, which takes place in Buffalo, NY, in March. The event includes a wreath-laying ceremony, a Mass, and a procession to honor the victims of the Famine. The committee also awards scholarships to local students who are studying Irish history or culture.

Overall, the Western New York Irish Famine Commemoration Committee is a vital organization that works to preserve and promote Irish history and culture in the Western New York region.

WESTERN NEW YORK IRISH FAMINE COMMEMORTION COMMITTEE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WILLIAMSVILLE NY. US MID #8403601502

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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WESTERN NEW YORK IRISH FAMINE COMMEMORTION COMMITTEE
20 HEATHROW CT
WILLIAMSVILLE
NY
14221-2866

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