International Migrant Day Talk
Description
Mark International Migrants Day at the Ulster American Folk Park, a day set aside to recognise the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face.
The Ulster American Folk Park opened in 1976, and tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries, using objects and buildings to reflect experiences in both places. They have been working to incorporate marginalised histories into the narrative at the Folk Park. This includes bringing to the fore the stories of Indigenous Peoples, many of whom suffered greatly as a result of colonisation, as well as enslaved Africans who were exploited by some of the Ulster emigrants whose stories they profile.
Every year on 18th December, the world marks International Migrants Day, a day set aside to recognise the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. Join Liam Corry, Curator of Emigration, for an informal talk exploring the parallels between historic Irish migration and newcomer migration.
What to know:
-All events are charged at general admission cost and include entry to the Folk Park for the whole day.
-This event is suitable for 12 years +.
-All under 16-year-olds should be supervised by an adult.
- Admission £12.50
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