![]() "Her understanding of the mission of our museum, and her own expertise in immigration history, bring a distinctive perspective that will enable the museum to flourish and chart a new course in public programming." "We are delighted to have Elizabeth join us as the new Director of the Irish American Heritage Museum," said Mike Reilly, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Museum. I am very excited to be a part of an organization that collects and celebrates our common culture." The museum strives to build on that relationship, by encouraging members to share the stories of their ancestors and by helping preserve the culture to pass it on to their own descendants. "I have learned that because emigration is part of the Irish story, and immigration part of the American, there is a reciprocity that exists between both countries that exceeds familial ties or time of arrival. ![]() Kerry, Elizabeth sees a huge connection between her own experience as an immigrant and the important mission of the museum to preserve and share Irish heritage and culture. She has a master's degree in Anglo-Irish Relations in the 20 th Century from University College Dublin in Ireland and was a high school teacher in Ireland before moving to New York in 2009.Ī native of Listowel, in Co. at Fordham, writing about Irish and German immigrants in New York at the turn of the twentieth century, as they grappled with the immigration restriction movements of that time. The Museum hosts many historical exhibits, as well as presenting lectures, music evenings, genealogy sessions and cultural, educational, stage and film events.Įlizabeth joins the museum from Fordham University, where she taught Irish and Irish-American History and was an Associate Director of the Institute of Irish Studies. ![]() Almost one-quarter of the Capital Region's population claims Irish heritage, making it the area's largest ethnic heritage group and one of the most concentrated Irish-metropolitan areas in the country. Stack is responsible for all aspects of the Museum's operations, located at 370 Broadway in New York State's Capital City, Albany. Press release from the Irish American Heritage Museum | 370 Broadway | 518.427.1916ĪLBANY, NY - The Board of Trustees of the Irish American Heritage Museum announces the appointment of Elizabeth Stack, Ph.D., as Museum Executive Director. ![]()
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