About the 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