January 29, 2023

Dear Members

While January is usually a quiet month for us, we had BIG news this year as we launched our first ever raffle. Earlier this month, all members of record received in the mail a letter and book of "Luck of the Irish" Raffle tickets. We are delighted with the enthusiastic early response!

As mentioned in the letter you received with your tickets, the drawing for $6,000 in cash prizes will take place Wednesday, March 20, after the final lecture of the 2023-2024 series, to be presented in person and live-streamed via Zoom.

You don't need to be present to win, and we encourage all our members, local to Newport or far away, to support this most critical fundraiser of our 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, which ends on March 31, as we close Newport Irish Heritage Month.

Thanks to all who have sent in a gift thus far to purchase one or more raffle tickets. We are very grateful to those who have included an additional gift when purchasing their raffle tickets. If you desire an additional book of tickets or know someone who would like to enter for a chance to win, please email NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com with the full name and mailing address of the person requesting tickets.

This month, we also announce the next talk in our 2023-2024 Lecture Series, to be presented via Zoom on February 26 at 6:00 p.m., featuring guest speaker Christopher Klein. Please scroll down for details and the link to reserve. Also, as mentioned above, "Save the Date" for the final talk in the 22nd Annual Series, set for March 20. Details to come.

Please be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this email to ensure you don't miss important news.

Hope your New Year is off to a great start!

Best regards,

Deanna

Deanna J. Conheeny, President

Board of Directors

NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com

(401) 829-0098 - mobile

click here for complete Board list and contact info



John L. Sullivan,

"The Boston Strong Boy":

America's First Irish American Hero

Lecture made possible by a generous gift from

Margaret Armstrong Murray, given in Memory of her husband

Vincent J. Murray

Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

We are delighted to announce the fourth talk of our 2023-24 Lecture Series, our 22nd Annual, to be presented on Monday, February 26 at 6 p.m., via Zoom. No fee.

Guest speaker, Christopher Klein, author and journalist who specializes in history, returns for his third speaking engagement for our members.

Chris' talk, based on his book, Strong Boy: The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan, America's First Sports Hero, will share the tale of this son of Irish immigrants who was America's first sports "superstar," and an Irish-American hero during the Gilded Age.

Click the below links for a full talk overview and

speaker bio and to reserve.

Christopher Klein

Author, Strong Boy

If you previously reserved and received your

e-confirmation, you are all set.  

Questions or need assistance with your registration?

Please reach out to Ann Arnold, Lecture Series Coordinator,

at tpm1@earthlink.net or (401) 841-5493,

and she'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Below are the first three talks in our 2023-2024 Lecture Series.

Please enjoy any you might have missed by

clicking the links.

Recordings of many other past talks may be found on the

"Lectures" page of our website.

Maureen D. Brady

"The Surprising U.S. Roots of Ireland's Tourism Industry, 1950s-60s"

Monday, November 13, 6pm

Made possible by a generous gift from Valarie & Dana Gelb

Lecture Overview & Speaker Bio: HERE

Link to Recording: HERE

Dr. Mark A. Stickney

"The Irish Musicians of Newport"

Monday, October 16, 6pm

Made possible by a generous gift from Larry Bartley,

in honor of Patrick F. Murphy

Lecture Overview & Speaker Bio: HERE

Link to Recording: HERE

Dr. Christine Kinealy

"Forgotten Heroes of Ireland's Great Hunger"

Tuesday, September 26, 6pm

Made possible by a generous gift from Virginia Pittsley,

in memory of Dr. Cheryl A. McCarthy

Lecture Overview & Speaker Bio: HERE

Link to Recording: HERE

• Flyers announcing our lectures are mailed to all members of record with an e-newsletter to follow. Details are also posted on our website.
• Talks will be hosted at the Wyndham Newport Hotel & live streamed via Zoom unless otherwise specified.
• Thank you to all our generous lecture sponsors!
• If you are interested in sponsoring an upcoming lecture and would like to learn more, please contact Ann Arnold, Lecture Series Coordinator, at (401) 841-5493 or (917) 270-3372. Thank you for your interest.

The 68th Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade, for many the highlight of Newport Irish Heritage Month, is set for Saturday, March 16. The Parade Committee has announced that this year's Grand Marshal will be Rev. Francis O'Loughlin, a Life Member of the Museum of Newport History. The parade will be dedicated to the memory of Thomas N. Kelly, III.

On behalf of our colleagues and friends on the Newport St. Patrick's Parade Committee, we are sharing the opportunity to sponsor the parade and help defray the Committee's expenses to produce this beloved Newport tradition.

Please consider a donation of $10 or more for a listing in the parade commemorative booklet. It's a lovely way to show your support for the parade, and many listings are made in memory of a a deceased loved one.

For details and a printable sign-up form to fill out and mail in with your check, please click the below button.

Questions: Please contact Parade Committee Chair and Museum member, Dennis Sullivan at (401) 846-5081 or Dennis@NewportIrish.com

News you May Have Missed 

CLICK the newspaper graphic for

past Members' E-newsletters.

Established 1996

a 501c3 non-profit organization

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1378, Newport, RI 02840

Interpretive Center:

648 Lower Thames Street, Newport RI 02840

Email: NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com

Click Here for Museum Board of Directors Contact Info. and list of deceased board members, fondly remembered.

The MISSION of the Museum of Newport Irish History is to tell the story of the Irish immigrants and their descendants in Newport County and the surrounding area from the colonial era to the present. It also seeks to preserve artifacts and mementos relating to their experiences and facilitate

research on Irish history and heritage.

Thank You to all our members with Annual (vs. Life) Memberships who have paid their dues for the

2022-2023 Membership Year.

The Membership Year is coming to a close and a number of members remain lapsed in their dues for the

current Membership Year, which began April 1, 2023.

Note:

Raffle Ticket purchases are not applied to Dues Payable.

 If you are unsure of your membership status — before making a payment — please email Ann Arnold at tpm1@earthlink.net or phone her at 401-841-5493 and she'll get right back to you.