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
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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
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
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
Paired Portraits Exhibition
The children of Dooagh National School, Achill. As part of our recent ‘The Children of Achill and Robert Henri’ festival with Achill Tourism, and supported by Mayo County Council, the children of Dooagh NS ( many of whom are descendants of the children who originally sat for artist Robert Henri ) took part in a… Continue reading Paired Portraits Exhibition