The Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public every Thursday from 10am-2pm! Stop in to take a tour of the building, do some research on our genealogy station, or peruse our library collection! For more information, contact maineirish@maineirish.com!
We are thrilled to present our inaugural season of Maine Irish Writes, an inclusive monthly Writer's Group that will meet in the MIHC Library on the first Thursday of each month! Led by the incredible poet and author Robert Breen, this welcoming writers group is open to all—whether you're just starting out or deep into […]
Friday. September 5th 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm Join us for an incredible evening of music with Lane to the Glen! Tickets are $25 for general admission and $35 for priority seating. Don't wait to get your tickets: the price at the door will be $30 for General Admission and Priority Seating is only available […]
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public every Thursday from 10am-2pm! Stop in to take a tour of the building, do some research on our genealogy station, or peruse our library collection! For more information, contact maineirish@maineirish.com!
Maine Irish Reads, our monthly book club, meets every second Thursday here at the Center! From 7:30 – 9 PM in the MIHC Library. Bring a friend. The more, the merrier. About this month's book: In Dublin, 1918, a maternity ward at the height of the Great Flu is a small world of work, risk, […]
Homes, Histories, and Women’s Networks Tuesday, September 16th 6:30pm Join us on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30pm for a lecture with Thomas C. Hubka, Architectural & Cultural Historian. Behind Portland’s grand homes and quiet streets lies a largely undocumented chapter of the city’s Irish story—one told in boarding houses, kitchens, and servant stairwells. Irish Maids and […]
After his lecture at the Center on September 16th, Professor Thomas Hubka will be holding interviews at the Center the next day, Wednesday, September 17th from 9am-3pm, to take more detailed information and collect family history stories from the Portland Irish community. Eventually, professor Hubka hopes to visit and document the houses where Irish maids […]
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public every Thursday from 10am-2pm! Stop in to take a tour of the building, do some research on our genealogy station, or peruse our library collection! For more information, contact maineirish@maineirish.com!
Calling all makers, artists, and creators! Maine Irish Makes is a monthly gathering for crafters of all kinds—knitters, quilters, beaders, sketchers, weavers, embroiderers, and beyond. Whether you're just starting a project or putting the finishing touches on one, bring your materials and join us for a cozy, welcoming afternoon of creativity and conversation. Held at […]
Enjoy a Day on the Links to Celebrate Irish Culture Our annual golf tournament tees off September 20 at Riverside Golf Course. Gather your foursome and support the Maine Irish Heritage Center with a day of golf, prizes, and good craic! Join us in the links at the picturesque Riverside Golf Course in Portland, Maine! […]
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public every Thursday from 10am-2pm! Stop in to take a tour of the building, do some research on our genealogy station, or peruse our library collection! For more information, contact maineirish@maineirish.com!
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public every Thursday from 10am-2pm! Stop in to take a tour of the building, do some research on our genealogy station, or peruse our library collection! For more information, contact maineirish@maineirish.com!
We are thrilled to present our inaugural season of Maine Irish Writes, an inclusive monthly Writer's Group that will meet on the first Thursday of each month! Led by the incredible poet and author Robert Breen, this welcoming writers group is open to all—whether you're just starting out or deep into a manuscript. Bring your […]