Irish Hunger Memorial

The Irish Hunger Memorial is located in the neighborhood of Battery Park City in New York City (USA), and is dedicataed to raising awareness of the Irish potato famine that killed millions in Ireland between the years 1845 and 1852. The memorial was dedicated on July 16, 2002. It is a uniquely landscaped plot, which utilizes stones, soil, and native vegetation brought in from the western coast of Ireland. The memorial also incorporates an authentically recreated Irish cottage of the 19th century.

See also

• List of museums and cultural institutions in New York City

External links

• Official website