Join Loretto Leary from Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield to learn about the historical significance of Staten Island to Irish Famine Immigrant history and their experiences at the Quarantine.

Irish immigrants who survived the Irish Famine embarked on perilous sea journeys, arriving at the Port of New York filled with hope. For many, this destination marked the beginning of a new life in a new land; for others, it was the end of their journey.

Thousands of Irish famine immigrants perished at the Staten Island Marine Hospital and Quarantine Station, currently the location of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and its surroundings. Two cemeteries directly connected with Irish Famine history and immigrants exist on Staten Island.

Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield will be presenting part 2 of this program, The Irish Famine Immigrants of CT, at the Milford Irish Heritage Society on Sunday October 12