Remembering Robert Emmet
The IRISH AMERICAN UNITY CONFERENCE In cooperation with the ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
Invites you to its 10 th Annual Commemoration of Irish Patriot Robert Emmet on the 215 th Anniversary of his execution by Britain (September 20, 1803)
Sunday, September 30, 2018 11:30 AM
Robert Emmet Statue
Robert Emmet Park
Massachusetts Avenue at 24th St. NW Washington, D.C
“…when my country takes her place among the nations of the earth, then, and only then, let my epitaph be written.”
PROGRAM
- Introduction
- Reading of excerpts from Emmet’s “Speech From the Dock”
- Welcome address by Julia Washburn, Superintendent, Rock Creek Park
- Keynote Address: James McGlashin, President, AOH Thomas Addis Emmet Division 17
- Poetry and Literary Readings
- Traditional Irish Music
Flags/colors by Ancient Order of Hibernians
John F. Kennedy Division #5
Join us after the ceremony at James Hoban’s pub for food, drink, and conversation!
