Charitable Irish Society: Annual Gala

Founded in 1737, the Charitable Irish Society (CIS) is the oldest Irish organization in North America.

Each spring, CIS hosts its annual banquet on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate the fellowship and good works of the group. Speakers at the dinner have ranged from U.S. presidents to contemporary authors and playwrights.

This year, Prof. Robert Allison of Suffolk University will discuss Gen. Henry Knox (former CIS member) whose efforts led to the British evacuation of Boston (250th Anniversary). The Here Comes Everyone Players theatre group will perform a selection from the works of William Shakespeare.