Buffalo Irish Center

● Location: Buffalo, NY
o Website: https://buffaloirishcenter.com
o Most social media activity on Facebook
● Mission:
o “To preserve Irish heritage & culture, we cherish the diversity of our
community!”
● History:
o According to Wallehun, Buffalo, NY is ranked fourth in the top Irish cultured
cities in the United States
o Many Irish Americans stayed in the Southern Buffalo area after the mankind-
built completion of the Erie Canal.
o Buffalo Irish Center is, “home to over a dozen nonprofit Irish-American
organizations each promoting a different aspect of its culture.”
● Events:
o Irish Dance School, event room rental, live concerts, Buffalo Irish Times, The Pub
● Buffalo Irish Times
o Gives the nonprofit clubs an avenue to share schedules and event information,
forum for thoughts on Irish concerns, and highlights and activities of interest to
the Irish-American community.
o Paper is funded by the GAAA
● Why Research Buffalo Irish Center?
o Their history. The organization is very well detailed
o The Buffalo Irish Center has collaborated with other organizations surrounding
the western New York area including, YMCA, GAAA, and much more.
o Included with Buffalo Irish Center is, “a pub, a full-service banquet facility, a
cultural and heritage center, a dance studio, and we host concerts, meetings,
and a huge variety of community events.”
o If our client is looking to be a more centralized center for the Irish culture,
Buffalo Irish Center is an organization to follow more closely.
Chicago Gaelic Park
● Location: Chicago, IL
o Website:https://chicagogaelicpark.com/
o Most social media activity on Facebook then Twitter
● Mission:
o “To preserve and promote the culture and heritage of Ireland – the Irish
national games, the music, dance, language, literature, theatre, art, and religion
of Ireland.”
● History:
o Has expanded over the years, including banquet facilities and an Irish Pub.
o Many distinguished leaders have made an appearance, such as First Lady Hillary
Clinton and several G.A.A presidents.
o Entertainers from Ireland and Canada and the U.S. have come to perform.
o Participated in the Irish immigration reforms in 1990
o Assisted Ireland’s stamp in honor of the millions of victims of the Irish Famine
and the simultaneous issuance of the stamp in 1999
o A benefactor from an exhibition in memory of the Irish Famine
o Over the years have helped in hosting and putting together big events in Chicago
● Events:
o The Carrig Irish Pub, Monthly Musical Luncheon, Jim Jam Party, Irish Fest 2019
Queen Contest, concerts December through March, weddings, Culture Camp,
Carraig -K Challenge, Carraig Pub Golf Outing.
● Why Research Chicago Gaelic Park?
o Has strong engagement from the community in the Chicago area that could be
good to look into
o An option to look into after completing the beginning stages of the startup
organization. Instead of a building, could look into a parking facility.
o Has a strong history that has impacted the Irish community
o For website purposes, they have a tab for each organization and their events.
American Irish Historical Society
● Location: New York City, NY
o Website: http://aihs.org/
o Most social media activity; Facebook, Twitter, then Instagram
● Mission:
o “A cultural institution featuring a library and archive, public arts programming,
and events space.”
● History:
o Originally founded in 1897
o Was renovated and restored for two years and reopened in March 16, 2008
o The Society was invented to create awareness of the Irish American in one of the
biggest cities in America. Also, created to recognize the achievements of Irish
Americans.
o Enables Irish Immigrants and Irish American to come together as one in the
melting pot of the world as a big support system and active involvement of their
Irish traditions.
o Known nationwide through historic culture and scholarships.
o Theodore Roosevelt became a devoted face to the society. His mother was an
active member and he later followed in her footsteps by becoming the
President.
o Motto of the society, “That the world may know.” The motto means the Irish
Americans contribution to the United States.
● Events:
o Lectures, piano recitals, event series such as Aids, Irish migration, book readings
related or written by Irish heritance, exhibition of Irish culture
● Why Research American Irish Historical Society?
o The American Irish Historical Society reaches a certain target audience with a
more mature, educational image.
o Similar to ICCC, in 2008 AIHS was renovated and restored. IICC never had a big
success connecting Irish organizations with one another, however just like AIHS,
they didn’t give up and are still running as a society today.
o A different style of events to consider once the organization has a strong
foundation
o AIHS is a good example of having a public figure or opinion leader to represent
the organization. A good suggestion to put forth when beginning the foundation.
Irish American Partnership
● Location: Boston, MA
o Website: https://www.irishap.org/
o Most social media activity is Twitter, then Facebook.
● Mission:
o “Works to empower the next generation of Irish leaders by supporting
educational initiatives and community development programs in Ireland North
and South through direct grants to primary schools, science teacher training,
university access scholarships, employment learning programs, and more. The
Partnership provides forums for visiting leaders from Ireland to speak in the U.S.,
connecting Irish-Americans with their heritage and promoting economic
development through tourism, trade, and mutual exchange”
o Events:
▪ Annual St. Patrick's Day breakfasts
▪ Golf Tournaments
▪ Nollaig na mbam:
● Women’s Christmas, also called Last Christmas, is held each year
in January throughout Ireland to celebrate women’s leadership
within the family and community. A day where women and men
switch roles in the household.

Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC)

● Location: Chicago, IL
● Very active on Facebook
o Over 120k followers
● Mission:
o “To strengthen Irish culture and heritage through programs emphasizing Irish
music, literature, drama, traditional dancing, fine arts and the constructive
contributions of the Irish and Irish-Americans to the U.S.”
● About:
o Support their mission by maintaining its resources, including the museum, Irish
school, archives, choir, art gallery, auditorium, library, theatre group and other
related programs and partnerships
 ▪ Provide a broad selection of quality educational programs in traditional
Irish music, dance, theatre, film, literature, language, Irish customs and
more
o Provide a gathering place for the Irish American community and those interested
in Irish culture
o The Center boasts a 658-seat theatre, library, museum, art gallery, authentic
Irish pub, dance practice studios, meeting rooms and banquet rooms.
o Premier Irish cultural organization in the United States.
o Destination for people of Irish heritage and those who wish to learn about the
Irish culture
o https://irish-american.org/

German American Cultural Foundation (GAC-F)

● Location: Atlanta, GA
● Active on Facebook
● Mission:
o Strengthen transatlantic relationship by advancing intercultural awareness and
know-how between German speaking countries and the United States
o Do this through the support of educational activities, community events and the
arts
● About
o Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving German language
and culture in the southeastern United States
o Supports institutions with a similar goal
o Established in 2008 by Rudi Herbst, Hans-Joerg Brunner, Martin Richenhagen,
Teri A. Simmons and Peter Schwarzenbauer
o Has recently increased the number of members to the board of directors and
gained corporate sponsorships from:
▪ AGCO, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and many other German and American
companies
● Focus is on:
o Promoting the German language
o Bringing the best of German culture to the southeastern United States
● Global Youth Ambassadors Program (GYAP)
o Student Exchange Program between the U.S. and Germany
 o Peer-to-Peer Teen Exchange Program in Germany

▪ Four week program will see students spending two weeks on a pre-
departure course, learning the basics of the Germany language, culture
and leadership skills before departing on a two week trip to Germany
▪ Spending six days with a host family in Nuremberg before taking cultural
excursions to both Munich and Berlin

● Events
○ Original Feuerzangenbowle & Gulaschsuppe 2019
▪ Fundraising event
▪ Rum, spices, fruit, sugar and Gulaschsuppe
▪ Movie “Die Feuerzangenbowle” with Heinz Rühmann
● Atlanta Christkindl Market
▪ Long-term fundraiser and means of spreading German culture within the
U.S.
▪ City’s largest German Christmas Market
▪ Launched in 2016 and a successful second year in 2017
▪ Brought over 250,000 visitors in 2017
▪ Offers a wide variety of traditional German products, craftsmanship,
seasonal gastronomic specialties and new gourmet street food