The rich and resilient culture of Ireland is the touchstone of the Irish people. It draws them together and sustains them in times of economic and political oppression, whether they remain in Ireland and fight for freedom or emigrate to foreign lands in order to survive and to succeed.
The rich and resilient culture of Ireland is the touchstone of the Irish people. It draws them together and sustains them in times of economic and political oppression, whether they remain in Ireland and fight for freedom or emigrate to foreign lands in order to survive and to succeed.
Visitors to the The Irish Village will step back in time and experience 19th c. Ireland in a re-created village setting without leaving the United States. Irish American audiences will discover a direct link to their cultural past, and better understand the meaning of being Irish. Visitors learn how the culture, values and traditions of Ireland sustained the Irish people during difficult political and economic times. Visitors from other cultures will gain an appreciation for the history and traditions of Irish culture and relate them to their own backgrounds.
