S6E12: Elizabeth Stack - Revitalizing the AIHS

Irish Stew Podcast

This episode of Irish Stew features an in-depth discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Stack, the Executive Director of the American Irish Historical Society (AIHS).
Dr. Stack discusses her journey from Listowel, County Kerry, to her academic career in history and her role in developing the Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany and revitalizing the AIHS.
Recorded at the AIHS's historic Fifth Avenue headquarters in New York, the conversation delves into the importance of preserving Irish American history, the challenges of maintaining the society's landmark building, and the efforts to engage younger generations in Irish heritage. Dr. Stack also reflects on the broader themes of immigration and community integration, emphasizing the continuing relevance of these issues today.

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Elizabeth Stack

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American Irish Historical Society

• Website
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• Twitter

Chapter

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. First AIHS Experience (00:03:30)

3. Remembering Immigrant Experiences (00:07:36)

4. Listowel Origins (00:12:14)

5. Why History as a Career? (00:17:32)

6. Division and the Contemporary Scene (00:22:35)

7. Albany and The Irish American Heritage Museum (00:27:01)

8. Transitioning to the AIHS (00:31:42)

9. Making the Past Present (00:35:55)

10. Irish Cultural Institution Interaction (00:38:01)

11. Staying True to American Irish History (00:41:51)

12. Learning From Other NYC Institutions (00:45:14)

13. Rebuilding Support for the AIHS (00:48:26)

14. How the Irish Bought a Fifth Ave Mansion (00:52:21)

15. John and Martin Recap (00:55:18)

16. Credits (00:56:09)