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Irish Hunger Memorial

A monument dedicated to raising awareness of the Great Famine in Ireland during the 1840s and to encourage efforts to address current global hunger.

Vesey Street
(212) 267-9700
http://bpcparks.org/whats-here/parks/irish-hunger-memorial/

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An outdoor memorial made up of stones and soil native from Ireland and brought over.

jasmineagbhow 3 years ago

Irish Hunger Memorial Guides

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