THE RHODE ISLAND IRISH FAMINE MEMORIAL COMMITTEEINC

PROVIDENCE, RI

Credit: Wheeler Cowperthwaite

The Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial Committee Inc is a non-profit organization based in Providence, Rhode Island that is dedicated to honoring the memory of the victims and survivors of the Irish Famine. The committee was established in 1996 with the goal of creating a memorial that would serve as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of the famine on Irish communities both in Ireland and abroad.

Over the years, the committee has worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for the project, which was finally realized in 2007 with the unveiling of the Irish Famine Memorial in Providence's Kennedy Plaza. The memorial, designed by artist Robert Shure, features a bronze sculpture of a starving family and a plaque with the names of donors who helped make the project a reality.

In addition to its work on the memorial, the Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial Committee Inc is also committed to promoting awareness of the Irish Famine and its ongoing legacy. The organization hosts educational events and sponsors scholarships for students studying Irish history and culture.

Overall, the Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial Committee Inc is an important organization that plays a vital role in preserving the memory of one of the most tragic events in Irish history. Through its efforts, the committee ensures that the victims and survivors of the famine are never forgotten.

THE RHODE ISLAND IRISH FAMINE MEMORIAL COMMITTEEINC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PROVIDENCE RI. US MID #8404400149

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

Contact THE RHODE ISLAND IRISH FAMINE MEMORIAL COMMITTEEINC

THE RHODE ISLAND IRISH FAMINE MEMORIAL COMMITTEEINC
PO BOX 28077
PROVIDENCE
RI
02908-0077

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MID # 8404400149
Name THE RHODE ISLAND IRISH FAMINE MEMORIAL COMMITTEEINC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 061481660
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.836356, -71.437017
CODES FIPS State Code: 44
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 002300
US Census Block: 2001