The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) Presents International Lecture Series with the Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS)
Saturday 18th April 2026, 19:00-21:00
Melanie McComb, NEHGS senior genealogist will present "From Tyranny to Freedom: Irish Contributions to the American Revolution".
It's estimated that upwards of 50% of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War were Irish immigrants. Many Irish also served in the British Army. Torn between loyalty to the British Crown, economic stability, and opportunity, the Irish made a lasting impact during the war and post-war settlement in the American colonies. Join Senior Genealogist Melanie McComb to learn about the incentives offered to the Irish from both sides of the conflict, how to research their military service, pensions, bounty land, and identify their origins in Ireland.
The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is honoured to present the 2nd event in an international lecture series to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS).
This event will begin at 14.00 in the US Eastern Daylight time zone UTC. The start time in the UK and Ireland will be 19.00 on 18 April 2026. Check the following link to establish what time that equates to in your time zone.
The online portion of the event costs $15. It will be available via American Ancestors.org. Join online by registering here.
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