‘Remembering Robert Emmet, Irish Patriot’ This Sunday in Washington, DC
Join the Washington, DC chapter of the Irish American Unity Conference this Sunday, September 20th to celebrate the legacy of Irish nationalist Robert Emmet on the 106th anniversary of his execution. The program begins at 11:30am at the Robert Emmet statue at Sheridan Circle, 24th Street & Massachusetts Ave, NW.
The program of the event is as follows:
Welcome: Jackie Quinn LaRocca
Robert Emmet, the Irish Patriot:
Michael Mellett
Reading of Emmet’s “From the Dock” speech:
All participants
Irish prayer and floral offering:
Jackie Quinn LaRocca
Poetry and Literary readings: Open to all
Group photo
Adjourn to Kramer’s Café
Event will be held rain or shine!
