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1874 Drawing of St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Illustration depicting a massive cheering crowd gathered in Union Square, watching elaborate horse-drawn floats and marching bands pass by

1874 Drawing of St. Patrick’s Day Parade

See an artist’s depiction of one of the most important days of the year for Irish families in New York City in the 1870’s.

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Associated Family Story Article

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Lesson Plan

The Moore Family Story

Learn about the Moores, an Irish American family who lived in 97 Orchard Street in the 1860s.

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