Irish Chambers members and friends are welcome to join our members the Friendly Sons & Daughters of St. Patrick for a once-in-a-lifetime commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Irish America 250 will kick off their year-long series of programs here in Philadelphia – where it all began!
The first event, co-hosted by Irish Chamber members Villanova University’s Center for Irish Studies, is a tribute to Stephen Moylan, the Society’s first president, former aide-de-camp to General George Washington and the first person according to historians to use the phrase ” The United States of America” in a letter Washington’s private secretary Joseph Reed dated January 2 1776. Born in Cork, Moylan would got on to serve numerous roles during the Revolution including 2nd Quartermaster General, Commander of the Fourth Continental Light Dragoons, and Commander of the Cavalry of the Continental Army.
AGENDA
6.00 PM: Registration
6.30 PM: Presentation
7.30 PM: Reception
9.00 PM: Conclusion of formal program
TICKETS
There is no charge for tickets, however, advanced registration is required. All tickets must be secured through Villanova University – click HERE to secure your place.