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Spring 2024 Update
Irish Literature: There is increasing interest in Ireland and Irish history. Here are a few recently (2023-2024) published books for your “must” read Irish history…
Ireland with Michael
Maryland Public Television has scheduled two episodes of IRELAND WITH MICHAEL in February. The episodes are titled WESTMEATH – THE HEARTLAND and SHANNONSIDE. Find the…
Strategic Searching on Findmypast
Saturday, December 16 Strategic Searching on Findmypast GoToWebinar with a recording available for later viewing to all registrants 10:30 AM – Noon CST (UTC-6) Instructor: Jen…
Irish in the U.S. Civil War in Song and Story
Just in time for the Battle of Fredericksburg anniversary, the Irish Culture Society of Virginia presents “Fighting Irish: Songs and Stories of the Irish Americans…
Revolutionary War Standoff at Jones Point
On April 11, 1781, A British fleet arrived in the Potomac River just south of Alexandria, Virginia. In the fleet were three 18-gun ships, the…
John Fitzgerald
Washington and the West Born in Ireland and described as “bred to trade,” John Fitzgerald immigrated to Virginia by 1773 and established himself in Alexandria as a…
Lt Col John Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald emigrated as a young man from the County Wicklow, south of Dublin, Ireland, and settled in Alexandria, Virginia in 1769. Like the majority…
Fitzgerald Statue
Brothers, Sisters, Leaders and Organizers. As we approach Independence Day, it is appropriate to mention one of our initial fund raising projects: the statue of…