IRELANDS GREAT HUNGER MUSEUM INC

HAMDEN, CT

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Ireland's Great Hunger Museum Inc in Hamden, CT, is dedicated to the commemoration and preservation of the history of the Great Irish Famine. The museum houses a wide array of artifacts, documents, and artwork related to the Famine, including the only public collection of artifacts from this period outside of Ireland. The museum's mission is to educate the public about the Famine and its lasting impact on Irish-Americans.

The museum was founded in 1998 by Dr. Robert J. Scally and his wife, Dr. Christine Kinealy, both of whom had a personal connection to the Great Famine. The museum's collection consists of over 500 artifacts, documents, and artworks from the period of the Great Famine, including famine-era tools and clothing, as well as paintings, prints, and photographs.

The museum also houses a research library which contains books, periodicals, and other materials related to the Famine. The museum offers guided tours and educational programs, as well as special events and lectures throughout the year. In addition, the museum has a gift shop which sells books, clothing, and other items related to Irish history and culture.

Ireland's Great Hunger Museum Inc is a unique and important resource that serves as a powerful reminder of the tragedy of the Great Irish Famine and its lasting impact on Irish-American culture. The museum's mission is to ensure that this history is not forgotten, and that future generations will understand the significance of this period in Irish history.

IRELANDS GREAT HUNGER MUSEUM INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HAMDEN CT. US MID #8400900513

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).

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IRELANDS GREAT HUNGER MUSEUM INC
275 MOUNT CARMEL A
HAMDEN
CT
06518-1905

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MID # 8400900513
Name IRELANDS GREAT HUNGER MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 461158164
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.421797, -72.893799
CODES FIPS State Code: 09
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 166002
US Census Block: 1001