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SUMMARY:(Virtual) No Irish Need Apply: The History of the Irish in Boston
DESCRIPTION:Discover the dramatic saga of Boston’s Irish community in 
 this riveting presentation\, tracing their journey from 17th-century 
 indentured servants and the 1718 Scots-Irish arrivals to the waves of 
 Catholic immigrants who forever changed the city’s character. Uncover the 
 hardships faced by early Irish newcomers who braved prejudice\, exclusion\, 
 and violence\, from the fiery Pope’s Day riots to the shocking burning of 
 the Ursuline Convent.\n\nExperience the upheaval of the Great Famine\, when 
 tens of thousands of Irish refugees flooded Boston\,  transforming its 
 neighborhoods and workforce. Follow their struggles to find work\, build 
 communities in places like the North End\, East Boston and Charlestown\, 
 and confront deep-seated anti-Irish sentiment as they fought for a foothold 
 in a city dominated by Anglo-Saxon Protestants.\n\nWitness the rise of 
 Irish political power as Boston’s Irish Americans moved from street-level 
 activism to city hall\, producing legendary leaders like James Michael 
 Curley and “Honey Fitz” Kennedy. Through stories of adversity\, 
 resilience\, and triumph\, this presentation reveals how the Irish shaped 
 Boston’s identity-and how their legacy lives on in its politics\, 
 neighborhoods\, and culture to this day. \n\n\nRegistration is required and 
 will open 3 weeks prior to the event date. A Zoom link will be sent to all 
 registrants. This program does not meet at the library.\n\nThank you to the 
 Friends of Milton Public Library for sponsoring this program.\n\n\nAbout 
 the Speaker\n\nChristopher Daley has been speaking all over New England for 
 the past 30 years and virtually via Zoom throughout the United States for 
 the past several years on historical topics of interest\; at libraries\, 
 historical societies\, schools and all sorts of clubs and organizations! He 
 has recently moved to Florida!\n\nHe holds a B.A. and an M.A. from 
 Bridgewater State University in Political Science and History. He was 
 formerly the President of the Pembroke Historical Society and Chairman of 
 the Pembroke Historical Commission. He was also a docent at the John Alden 
 House Historic Site as well as Coordinator of Educational Outreach. 
 Additionally\, in 2023\, Chris retired from his position as history teacher 
 in the Silver Lake Regional School System in Kingston\, Massachusetts after 
 teaching for 25 years.\n\nChris has written several articles on varied 
 historical topics for local publications and has written his first book 
 entitled "Murder and Mayhem in Boston: Historic Crimes in the Hub.” Chris 
 has also served as historical consultant on the Sacco-Vanzetti Case for the 
 Travel Channel's program "Time Traveling with Brian Unger." He also 
 appeared in two episodes of the Travel Channel's "Kindred Spirits" in the 
 capacity of historian on shows about the Lizzie Borden Case.\n\nChris' wife 
 Cathy is his fellow researcher and travels along as DaleyHistory's 
 Professional Photographer. Christopher and his wife reside in Citrus 
 Springs Florida.
ORGANIZER;CN="Micaela Soucy":MAILTO:msoucy@milton.ocln.org
CATEGORIES:Library Program
CONTACT;CN="Micaela Soucy":MAILTO:msoucy@milton.ocln.org
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URL:https://miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15856743
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