Irish Massachusetts

    The City of Quincy unveiled a new park on Saturday, November 15, 2025, paying homage to  American President and native son John Quincy Adams , a leading statesman of his time and part of a storied political family.  The bronze statue of Adams was created by sculptor Sergey Eylanbekov . Located at the corner of Chestnut & Maple Streets in downtown Quincy, the park has paved concrete walkways and landscaping around the edges.  Four bronze plaques in bas relief encircle the park, depicting Adams’ illustrious career as a  diplomat, Secretary of State, President and Congressman.    Officials at the unveiling included Quincy Mayor Tom Koch , Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Adams Presidential Center President Dr. Kurt Graham, the sculptor, and Dr. Edward Fitzgerald, retired executive director of the Quincy Historical Society, who  was the keynote speaker. About 100 Quincy residents attended the unveiling.  In his welcoming...

  The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood has reopened to the public on Saturday, November 15, 2025, after the federal government shutdown.  The Museum Gift Shop is also opening. In celebration of its reopening, the Museum is offering free admission to all visitors through November 30. Advanced tickets are not required. The JFK Café reopens on Monday, November 17, and the Research Room opens on Tuesday, November 18 (by appointment only). Caroline Kennedy on her pony, Macaroni, at the White House Read about Boston's Inspiring JFK Library in the current issue of Travel & Culture magazine, and its current exhibit, Presidential Pets: From the White House to the Dog House .   Plan your trip to JFK Library here.

  This Veterans Day, as we honor the military service of our neighbors, friends and family, here are four landmarks worth visiting, in Quincy, Charlestown and Boston.  On August 9, 2024, the City of Quincy dedicated the beautiful and inspiring new  Quincy Navy Park  along the waterfront in Marina Bay. The park honors Navy veterans while highlighting Quincy’s historical contributions to shipbuilding and the national defense. In addition to the Lone sailor statue, the Quincy Navy Park is encircled by a series of bas relief plaques honoring six Navy Admirals and five Quincy residents who served their community and the nation.  On July 27, 1993, the  Korean War Veterans Memorial  was unveiled at the Charlestown Navy Yard.  The 9-foot-high bronze soldier represents “The Forgotten War,” standing alone at night on sentry duty.  The memorial and statue were created by sculptor Robert Shure of Skylight Studios in Woburn.  The memorial is close to...

Irish Film Festival Boston is hosting a screening of the new film,  From That Small Island – The Story of the Irish  on Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, MA. The ground-breaking documentary tells the story of the Irish from first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, the film provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and the Irish.  The film crew spent four days in Boston in October 2023 interviewing several people for the documentary, including Michael Quinlin, author and co-founder of Boston Irish Tourism Association; former US Congressman and US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III; former Mayor of Boston and US Ambassador to the Vatican Ray Flynn; Martina Curtin, Board Chair of the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston; and Guy Beiner, Sullivan Chair in Irish Studies at Boston College. Created by Bríona ...

Ulster American Folk Park, Co. Tyrone Officials from the  America 250 Commission  traveled to Belfast last week to discuss Northern Ireland’s special status in the Semiquincentennial celebrations next year.   America 250 Executive Vice President Jen Condon and Commissioner Joe Crowley were welcomed by  Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald .   Jen Condon and Joe Crowley at Hillsborough Castle   “It is a privilege to welcome Commissioner Joe Crowley and Executive Vice President Jen Condon to Northern Ireland in recognition of the unique contribution our people have made to the foundation of the United States of America,” Lyons said. “The stories of our nations have been woven together over the last 250 years. More than 250,000 people left these shores during the 18th century to help shape modern America. We must seize this special opportunity to showcase our contribution and cel...