Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with AARP New York

Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with AARP New York through a dynamic series of events honoring Irish culture and history. Discover the impact of The Great Irish Hunger and Mass Migration in an insightful webinar, learn how to trace your roots with Getting Started with Irish Genealogy, and feel the beat with a two-part Irish Step Dance series. Events are held on Tuesdays throughout March.

Read below for full details about each event and how to participate.

The Irish Great Hunger and Mass Migration Webinar

Join us for this webinar, presented by Dr. Elizabeth Stack, Executive Director of the American Irish Historical Society (AIHS), as she explores the lasting impact of the Great Hunger in Ireland and the resulting mass migration to America in honor of Irish American Heritage Month.

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/event/GreatHunger31125

Getting Started on Your Irish Genealogy

This event will be led by professional genealogist and researcher Kerri Tannenbaum, who specializes in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Irish ancestry. She’ll guide you through available online resources, how to begin your research, and share a case study that brings all the key concepts together.

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/event/IrishGenealogy031825

Irish Step Dance for Beginners

Get ready to experience the energy and rhythm of traditional Irish Step Dance in this beginner-friendly class, led by instructor Diana Minnix. Whether you’re new to dance or eager to try something different, this is the perfect introduction to the vibrant world of Irish Step Dance!

Register for Part 1: https://events.aarp.org/event/IrishDancePart1
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET

Register for Part 2: https://events.aarp.org/event/IrishDancePart2
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET


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