Boston Irish Famine Memorial
Boston Irish Famine Memorial
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The largest area of the city, Downtown is rich with historical and iconic sites in Boston. Stroll through one of Boston’s most famous green spaces, the Boston Public Gardens, check out and make way for duckling statues, picnic under a beautiful tree overlooking the pond, and walk over the iconic footbridge where, during summer time, you will catch a swan boat toting children and eager tourists through the pond. Have your camera ready to capture its peaceful beauty in the middle of a bustling city. Continue on through the Gardens and take in some open green space at the Boston Common, where you can spend time throwing a frisbee, sitting on a park bench, or, in the winter time, skating on the frog pond. Head north from the end of the Common to see the golden dome of the State House, and travel through government center to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, both a historic and popular destination worth a quick visit for a first time to Boston. Head to Long Wharf to visit the Aquarium, or catch a boat to Charlestown or even Cape Cod.
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Rob G
Bedfordshire, UK95 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Interesting area if the history isn't known. There are things to read and hopefully teach and educate people about the past.
Small little seating area right outside walgreens. Next to the free book library.
Small little seating area right outside walgreens. Next to the free book library.
Written November 20, 2023
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Boston Irish
Boston, MA5 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
We attended the 25th anniversary of the Irish Famine Memorial in Boston, held on June 28, 2023. The twin sculptures and part were restored this spring, and the park looks beautiful. The ceremony included reflections from the sculptor, Robert Shure, and various Irish leaders, public officials and businesses. Live Irish music was performed, and a local priest blessed the park and those who gathered.
Written July 4, 2023
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Zoe O'Haillin
Indianapolis, IN12 contributions
Nov. 2022
Both my husband and I are of Irish heritage. So, seeing the Famine Memorial was on our list of to-dos when visiting Boston for the first time. We actually stumbled across it quite by accident on our way to dinner our first night. It's in a rather unexpected yet highly visible place with plenty of foot traffic. Surely thousands of people pass it each day without giving it a second thought. So, be sure to stop and check it out if you see it - and be sure to read the plaques.
Having visited Ireland, we've seen many famine memorials and museums. So, it was very nice to see a memorial that approaches the history from the other side of the Atlantic. The plaques offered the Boston point of view and helped demystify the reasons behind Boston's strong ties to Irish heritage.
Having visited Ireland, we've seen many famine memorials and museums. So, it was very nice to see a memorial that approaches the history from the other side of the Atlantic. The plaques offered the Boston point of view and helped demystify the reasons behind Boston's strong ties to Irish heritage.
Written November 14, 2022
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kay-cee-1138
Houston, TX443 contributions
Sep. 2022
The famine memorial is located on a triangular bit of land in downtown Boston. It is tidy and neatly landscaped, but that's about it. The statues are not impressive and it's difficult to tell from the street what they represent. Too, the memorial is simply overwhelmed by the skyscrapers on most sides. And it's very easily overlooked, given the other historical sites just a few paces away.
Written October 23, 2022
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Travel R
Rochester, MN1,710 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Couples
Fairly moving piece of art if you research the history and the timing of events during the heavy migrations of Irish in the past.
Written July 2, 2022
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AmieMo
Provo, UT70 contributions
Nov. 2021
I was surprised to walk upon this while following the freedom trail. Excellent capture of emotions. Beautiful part of the city.
Written February 16, 2022
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leaholden
180 contributions
Sep. 2021
A great monument to visit and a quick stop. They did a great job of explaining the famine, it's laid out very nicely.
Written October 11, 2021
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Connie C
Dallas, TX780 contributions
Jun. 2021 • Couples
Very well done monument. There are plaques to explain the potato famine and how the Irish made their way to America. There’s also a tribute to the successful contributors to Boston.
Written June 19, 2021
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big-bill3
Bristol, UK277 contributions
Sep. 2019
this is on the Freedom Trail. Its well worth a few moments. A moving tribute to the movement of Irish migrants
Written May 14, 2020
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asullivan2019
Boston, MA3 contributions
Sep. 2019
This is a good place to stop by while you are in Boston, just to put your own life in perspective. It is a little depressing but quite an eye-opener. Not a destination spot but a good one to catch while you are in town anyway.
Written March 6, 2020
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Arthur L
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It is a terrible piece of art.......and why is it the only memorial of Boston immigrants to have such a prominent place in the city??? They would not let the Polish memorial to the Nazi resisters to be on the Boston Common!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2Bostonians
Bristol, RI19 contributions
I agree with William G. My understanding is that Boston Common and Public Garden both require numerous groups - City, Civic, neighborhood, etc. to agree upon and approve any changes or additions of anything in these parks.
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