Merrimack Valley
During the centenary celebration of the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1875, the Town of Lexington honored two American patriots – Sam Adams and John Hancock – with statues for their distinctive role in the American Revolution. Irish-born, Boston-based sculptor Martin Milmore, best known for his iconic monuments of the American Civil…
Shamrock Tenors
Event
Direct from Belfast, Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s most exciting new music sensation. Proudly supported by Tourism Ireland, the group features performers from both sides of the community across Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London’s West End along with the country’s best multi-instrumentalists. Their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs, in…
Part of Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations Irish Film Festival Lawrence at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 10.00 am. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH (FREE) – Handicap Accessible. div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org
White Fund Lecture – by Maine author, Michael Connolly. Connolly will discuss his book, “Ever the Twain Shall Meet” at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 2 pm . This lecture is sponsored by Division 8 AOH, Free and handicap accessible. Part of Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org
As part of Irish Heritage Month Celebrations Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Lawrence Lodge of Elks. Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage featuring a New Caterer (Simply Elegant Catering), with entertainment by the Silver Spears Irish Show Band at noon. Awarding of the Honorable John E. Fenton Citizenship Award. Contact: Jack Lahey: 603-560-8192. Sponsored by…
Just a half-hour drive from Boston lies the Merrimack Valley, a distinctive region in Massachusetts known for its natural beauty, ethnic cuisine and storied culture. And it may be best known for its prominent ties to American history, from the American Revolution to the Industrial Revolution to the High Tech Revolution. Today, there is no…
When the American Revolution erupted in June, 1775, the Irish and Scots-Irish living in New England quickly joined the colonial side to fight for American independence. After all, they knew sometime about revolution, and about meeting the British in battle. Here are a few of their names. Major General John Sullivan was the son of…
Based in Lowell, MA, the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the Greater Merrimack Valley. It represents 21 cities and towns, recommending a variety of traveler opportunities to visitors from around the world.
The 2,800 seat Lowell Memorial Auditorium is a perfect venue for concerts and performances of every genre. Constructed in 1922, the Auditorium is located in beautiful and historic downtown Lowell.
Spectacle Live
Partner
Spectacle Live is a full-service booking, marketing, ticketing and promoting organization specializing in the presentation of concerts, theatre, comedy and family entertainment. Pete Lally (pictured) founded Spectacle Live in 2012 after having gained valuable venue management, event booking and marketing experience at a variety of venues for 15 years. Spectacle Live works with more than…
Cary Memorial Hall
Partner
Located in the heart of downtown Lexington, Cary Memorial Building hosts a variety of year-round music, comedy, and family programming, including a number of Irish and Celtic concerts. Cary Hall is home to Lexington’s professional group, the Lexington Symphony Orchestra.
Greater Boston Stage Company was renovated from the historic movie theatre The Stoneham and opened to the public in the year 2000. It produces 6-7 shows each year as part of our Mainstage series at Greater Boston Stage Company.
Formed in 2013 in Lowell, MA, Spectacle Live has become one of New England’s premier concert promoters in less than a decade. Founder Pete Lally’s original philosophy – to match the right artist with the right venue at the right date – has proven to be a winner, and today, the company offers creative solutions…
The next time you are exploring Irish heritage sites in Massachusetts, visit these landmarks in the City of Lowell, a mill city built in the 19th century in large part by Irish immigrants. The idea to create an experimental new town of mills and factories came from Yankee industrialists and bankers, but they quickly realized…
Margaret F. Foley (1827-1877) was a highly-praised 19th century cameo artist and sculptor, who lived in Vermont, Lowell and Boston, Massachusetts before moving to Rome, Italy where she spent the final 17 years of her life. She was widely known for her exquisite and intricate cameos of leading personages from singer Jenny Lind and poet Henry…
The town of Lexington, Massachusetts is gearing up for the semiquincentennial celebration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. A new organization named Lex250 has been set up to promote and spearhead activities, projects and celebrations for the Town of Lexington. In a statement issued on its website, Lex250 writes: “The legacy of April 19, 1775, endures as…
The annual Patriots Day celebration held each April in Massachusetts is a cherished remembrance of local American history and heritage. It harkens back to April 19, 1775, when farmers and merchants, townspeople and volunteer soldiers in Concord, Lexington and nearby towns who banded together against encroaching British troops. The confrontation began when British soldiers set…
On November 17, 1918, more than 30,000 people gathered in Lowell to honor a favorite native son, William Henry Cardinal O’Connell, who was at that time the Cardinal of the Boston Archdiocese. Officials unveiled and dedicated a fountain of granite and bust of O’Connell along a parkway in front of City Hall. The fountain and…
In 1977, a Celtic Cross was placed in O’Connell Park on Merrimack Street across from Lowell City Hall, as part of America’s Bicentennial Celebration. The granite monument was carved by local artisan Adian Luz. The text on the back of the monument reads: The Irish community of Lowell was the first ethnic group to inhabit…
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