Upcoming Events in Staten Island!
The Staten Island Museum and the College of Staten Island present:
The Irish of Staten Island
Thursday, March 12, 2009, 1:30 p.m.
Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island
2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
The Irish of Staten Island will kick off with a special guest performance by Charlie Dunn playing Irish bagpipe tunes. This will be followed by a demonstration of traditional Irish dance. The event concludes with a lively talk on The Irish of Staten Island with Curator of History Patricia M. Salmon. Fascinating biographical facts on Irish-American residents of Staten Island and their impact on our borough will be featured. In addition, such relevant topics as Irish immigration, the Quarantine Station, the Draft Riots of 1863, plus numerous accounts of local Irish-American scholars, politicians, athletes and others will be featured. A grand time will be had by all!
The Staten Island Ferry: A History
Saturday, March 28, 2009, 1:00 p.m.
Talk and book signing at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Nielsen Avenue and Carlin Street, Charleston, Staten Island
*Copies of the The Staten Island Ferry: A History will be available for $22 including tax.
Both of these events are free to the public. Advance registration is required. RSVP e-mail to [email protected] or call 718/727-1135 x123