March is a big month for Americans. We have Mardi Gras, International Women’s Day, and the Spring Equinox. For the Irish, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the Roman Catholic feast of the patron saint of Ireland. He died on March 17, 461. In this episode, we explore the history of Irish immigrants in Newport. Our guest is Mike Slein, president of the Museum of Newport Irish History. Buck and Helena chat with Mike about how the Irish built and shaped our ‘city by the sea’. Listen in!

Newport Irish Heritage Month Activities (pdf)

Newport Mayors from 1684

Some Celebratory Things to Do

Check out some of the details you’ll get to see up close when you go on the tour at Fort Adams !