IRISH AMERICAN MUSEUM OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

The goal of the Irish American Museum of Washington, D.C., is to become a major cultural institution that will bring Irish-American history to life for visitors of all ages, from all ethnic, racial, and cultural back- grounds. The museum will initially be housed in temporary gallery space; ultimately, the plan is for a prestigious establishment that will provide future generations of Irish-Americans a sense of their history... Irish-Americans, just like every other ethnic group, are being assimilated into American society. As this happens, our traditions and history are being watered down and lost. Every time an Irish-American dies a bit of our history dies with him or her. Before it is too late we must preserve our memories, our artifacts, our history. We need to record oral histories documenting the lives and memories of those Irish-Americans who helped build this country. We must preserve this history for future generations so they can know and appreciate what their ancestors did..

Also known as: The Irish American Museum of Washington, D.C.