Browse Exhibits (2 total)

Irish Political Power in Cathedral Square

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Providence saw a significant influx of Irish immigration throughout the nineteenth century. Initially, the Irish were persecuted for their Catholic faith. They built community and political power around their churches. This exhibit traces the history of Irish political power: from early immigration to political dominance through the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in what is now downtown Providence.

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Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial

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The memorial's purpose is to pay tribute to the one and half million Irish people who left Ireland during the Great Famine and to recognize the Famine survivors. The memorial represents the stories of the Irish people during and after the Famine, honors those who made financial contributions to the memorial, and educates viewers about the Famine and its long-lasting effects.

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