Yocum Display Honors Irish American Heritage Month

While you're in the library, take a look at our display of books and DVDs celebrating Irish American Heritage Month. It's across from the reference desk.

You can also look at other Yocum holdings related to Irish American culture and heritage in our online carousel which is located near the bottom of the Yocum Library's home page and right here at the top of our blog.

March is Irish American Heritage Month

A lot happens in March and that includes Irish American Heritage Month. According to irishamericanheritagemonth.com, "Since 1991, presidents of both political parties have designated March as Irish American Heritage Month to recognize the contribution that Irish immigrants and their descendants have played in the formation of our Nation."

Check out their web site for stories about Irish Americans, like astronaut Colonel Eileen Collins, film director John Ford, and American Revolution hero, Commodore John Barry.

You can also read their article, "Once Again, No Irish [Heritage Month] Need Apply," questioning why the Smithsonian Institute recognizes other national heritage months, but not the Irish American.

Irish-American Heritage Month

A few selected books from the Yocum Library Collection.