Our Mission and Vision

About Us

Founded in 2010, the purpose of the Irish American Hall of Fame is to preserve the “story” of the Irish in America, thus becoming a resource for all Americans or those interested in the development and history of America including academic researchers, teachers, and students of Irish and American history at all levels, those interested in genealogy, cultural historians and the general public.

The Irish American Hall of Fame is operated under the auspices of the Irish American Heritage Center, a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization located within the IAHC.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Irish American Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of Irish Americans to society in the areas of Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry, Public Service, Sports, Religion, Education, and Science.

The Irish American Hall of Fame will also pay tribute to exemplary Americans of Irish heritage who have truly shaped the Irish American identity in the United States.

Our Vision

The Irish American Hall of Fame will preserve and promote the “story” of Irish culture by recognizing the contributions of individuals to the Irish-American experience.

Telling their story preserves our story. The Irish American Hall of Fame will be a place where the shared story of the Irish in America will be available to all with interest in the bond between Ireland and America.

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Irish American Heritage Center

The Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC), is one of the premier Irish cultural organizations in the United States. It is a destination for people of Irish descent as well as those who wish to learn more about the Irish heritage.

The Irish American Heritage Center

(IAHC), is one of the premier Irish cultural organizations in the United States. It is a destination for people of Irish descent as well as those who wish to learn more about the Irish heritage.

The mission of the Irish American Heritage Center is to nurture and strengthen Irish culture and heritage through programs emphasizing Irish music, literature, drama, traditional dancing, fine arts, and the constructive contributions of the Irish and Irish-Americans to the United States of America.

The Center provides a broad selection of quality educational programs in traditional Irish music, dance, theatre, film, literature, language, Irish customs, and more while providing a gathering place for the Irish American community and those interested in Irish culture.

There’s no place quite like the Irish American Heritage Center when it comes to providing the very best in Irish culture through the arts, history, education, dance, and social outlets.

Located on the city’s northwest side in a renovated, turn-of-the-20th century building that sprawls over a full city block. The wheelchair-accessible Center boasts a 658-seat theatre, library, museum, art gallery, authentic Irish pub, dance practice studios, meeting rooms, and banquet rooms for parties.

Thanks to the hundreds of passionate volunteers, professional staff, and a dedicated sixteen-member board of directors, the Irish American Heritage Center continually delivers on its mission to strengthen Irish culture for its members and the community.

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