Robert Henri, formerly known as Robert Henry Cozad, or as a child, Bob, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to John J Cozad, and Teresa Gatewood. His father founded the town of Cozad, which he gave his name and lived with his family and other settlers at the 100th Meridian in Nebraska. As noted in the… Continue reading 15 year old Henri’s diary deciphered
Category: Heritage Week
From Achill Island to Nebraska
The Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann’s ‘The Children of Achill & Robert Henri Project & History Festival’ in 2023, inspired an exhibition in the artist’s boyhood home in Nebraska by Jessica Sharkey. “The Children of Achill and Robert Henri year of Research, followed by a Festival on Achill Island in March 2023… Continue reading From Achill Island to Nebraska
5.Wild Child Day and Water Heritage Day. Heritage Council’s County Award winner for Down
We are celebrating! Museum of Childhood Ireland are delighted to announce that we have received another County Award – for Down. This was for our series of Wild Child Day and Water Heritage Day events in collaboration with our friends at Sticky Fingers Arts. Thank you to the Heritage Council for the recognition. Seachtain Náisiúnta… Continue reading 5.Wild Child Day and Water Heritage Day. Heritage Council’s County Award winner for Down
2.Heritage Week 2024
Voices of the Village, Guthanna an Sráidbhaile Dumha Acha Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta. Heritage Week 2024 takes place from 17th – 25th August 2024. This year’s theme is “Connections, Routes and Networks”, and the Heritage Council invites all to explore how we are connected to each other both through physical routes and cultural connections. Robert… Continue reading 2.Heritage Week 2024
1.Heritage Week 2024
Old Stories – New Ways Seanscéalta – Bealaí Nua Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta. Heritage Week 2024 takes place from 17th – 25th August 2024. This year’s theme is “Connections, Routes and Networks”, and the Heritage Council invites all to explore how we are connected to each other both through physical routes and cultural connections. Sharing… Continue reading 1.Heritage Week 2024
3.Small spaces, Local stories
Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta National Heritage Week 2024 invites you to explore the connections, routes and networks that link our communities. A Heritage Week online, and in-person display at Bank of Ireland, Dúnlaoghaire, from the Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann. We have selected seven local people’s stories of childhood to highlight for… Continue reading 3.Small spaces, Local stories
4.Ann Connolly’s Collection
Exploring Cultural Representation Through Souvenir Dolls For over five decades, Ann’s Hair Salon served as a beacon of warmth and hospitality in Shantalla, one of Galway’s oldest suburbs. From the graceful hula dancers of Hawaii to the intricate porcelain dolls of China, Ann’s collection spans continents and cultures, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry… Continue reading 4.Ann Connolly’s Collection
Childhood and Living Heritage
The theme for this year’s Heritage Week invites us to explore the traditions and practices, passed down through generations. Childhood memories are an essential part of this transfer of tradition from one generation to the next. As adults we remember the songs that our parents sang and the toys and games that we played. We… Continue reading Childhood and Living Heritage
FuturePastPresent – Drogheda
Drogheda – Child Youth Dialogues Heritage Week 2023. The Museum of Childhood Ireland, Upstate Theatre Project, Nathan Wheeler- Model Maker, and the Heritage Council, are delighted to present our Youth and Child Voice collaborative project FuturePastPresent in Drogheda, for Heritage Week, August 2023. Museum of Childhood Ireland have invited Jessica Farrell, Lego Artist to give… Continue reading FuturePastPresent – Drogheda
The Children of Achill & Robert Henri Project & History Festival
2024 Announcement! The Museum of Childhood Ireland (MoCI) are delighted to announce that we have received funding from Mayo County Council, and ethical approval through NUIG, for an oral history researcher to begin research work on a second project and festival from the MoCI, ‘Achill’s Children and Robert Henri, an Oral History’ in September 2023.… Continue reading The Children of Achill & Robert Henri Project & History Festival