Photos of the RI Famine Memorial
This is a collection of photos taken at Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial in the years since the 2007 dedication. |
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This photo, shows the Memorial wall which contains the words that have been recorded in the Historical Narrative section of this site. |
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This photo, taken on an Autumn afternoon in 2013, shows one of the statues with the skyline of Providence in the background. |
This plaque was installed in honor of founding President Ray McKenna. |
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This photo shows visit of the Prime Minister of Ireland, Enda Kenny on the September 24, 2014. |
Prime Minister Enda Kenny talking to Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial President Don Deignan with Rep. Peter Martin. |
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Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial President Don Deignan speaking at the podium to Prime Minister Kenny and Governor Chafee. |
Prime Minister Kenny opens his gift. |
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A granite stone dedicated to John Gordon, an Irish immigrant who was wrongly hanged in 1845 and pardoned in 2011. |
A beautiful walkway along the Providence River. |
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A granite stone dedicated to John Gordon, an Irish immigrant who was wrongly hanged in 1845 and pardoned in 2011. |
A beautiful walkway along the Providence River. |
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If you have any photos that you would like to submit, send them to PeterMartin@StacyHouse.com |