Irish American Heritage Center

Incorporated in 1976, the Irish American Heritage Center is a non-political, non-denominational, and not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to preserving Irish heritage, culture and tradition. The Center serves as a resource for the Chicago area, as well as national and international communities. The IAHC is
governed by a sixteen-member Board of Directors, which is elected to four-year terms by the membership. Currently, membership stands at more than 1,500 households.

• 86,000 square feet on 3.7 acres (a full city block).
• 658 seat theatre.
• Museum with world-class Belleek collection.
• The Fifth Province, an authentic Irish pub featuring live music on weekends.
• IAHC Library – a unique collection of Irish books with some extremely hard to find items plus an entire collection of books in Gaelic – the traditional Irish language.
• Art Gallery for special exhibits.
• Social Center.
• Other rooms available for community gatherings, weddings, anniversaries
and other private events.
• The Shapeshifters, a resident theatre group.
• The Irish Heritage Singers, who perform nationally.
• Legacy of Erin, children’s choir.
• St. Patrick’s Day Festival.
• Irish American Heritage Festival, a 3-day event in July.
• Concerts featuring top entertainers.
• Irish step dancing and Ceili (folk) dancing.
• Music lessons provided by the Academy of Irish Music.
• Gaelic language lessons.
• The Irish School for children 6-16.
• The Claddagh Group, for adults.
• Tir Na N’Og, for senior citizens.
• The Nimble Thimbles quilting and crafting group.
• Genealogy sessions.
• Irish Heritage lectures and poetry readings.
• Book signings and special literary events.
• Special movie screenings.
• Community events.
• Handicap accessibility modifications.
• Interior artwork on the first floor.

4626 N KNOX AVE • CHICAGO IL 60630 • 773/282-7035

Irish American Hall of Fame - The purpose of the Irish American Hall of Fame is to preserve the “story” of the Irish in America. The Irish American Hall of Fame is operated under the auspices of the Irish American Heritage Center, a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization and is located within the IAHC.

Gaelic Park - Chicago Gaelic Park was established over 25 years ago with the purpose of promoting and fostering of Irish culture, music and sports within the Irish & Irish-American community. With tremendous grassroots support, it has exceeded all expectations and continues to grow.

Irish American News - Newspaper, the Voice of the Irish American Community in Chicagoland

Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago - In 1902, a group of Irishmen formed The Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago to preserve and promote their heritage. They dedicated themselves to continuing the celebration of St. Patrick's Dau in Chicago and sharing their Irish Culture and values with the citizens of our beloved city - Chicago.

Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago - The Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago is a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer-based organization inviting people of all ethnic backgrounds to explore the Irish culture, meet new friends in the community, and help support Chicagoland charities.

The Francis O'Neill Club - We dance, teach, and hand down the traditional folk dances of Ireland

Academy of Irish Music - Academy of Irish Music - Chicago seeks to create a community of young musicians dedicated to playing and sharing Irish music.

The American Ireland Fund - The American Ireland Fund -An international charitable organization operating in 12 countries and has raised more than $300 million for worthy causes in Ireland.

The Chicago Irish Immigrant Support - The Chicago Irish Immigrant Support - A not-for-profit organization serving the needs of Irish immigrants in the Chicago area and the central portion of the United States.

The Chicago Irish Brotherhood - The Chicago Irish Brotherhood - This organization helps local communities and charitable organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation achieve their goals.

Concern USA - Concern Worldwide US, Inc. is an affiliate of Concern Worldwide, a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.