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Mar 14, 2023 · “The first Irish settlers came in the eighteenth century,” says Joan Moody of San Antonio’s Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas, which celebrates Irish culture and contributions to the Lone Star State.
Mar 16, 2023 · The origins of an Irish Shamrock has a long and clouded history. The four-leafed clover makes its grand return for a one-off special to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Its legacy, however, remains all year long with the world reveling in the opportunity of coming across one in their day-to-day lives, citing its lucky properties.
Mar 17, 2017 · The Corporation will endeavor to promote and preserve the history, music, art, dance, language and literature of the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh immigrants of the United States and their generations.
An archive of links, documents and other resources related to Irish History & Heritage in San Antonio and beyond. Irish Culture in San Antonio Cultural Organizations
- The Texas State Capitol Complex
- Congress Avenue
- East Sixth Street
- Old East Austin
- Downtown West
- West Austin
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Hyde Park
- Zilker Park
- Lady Bird Lake & Old South Austin
The Texas State Capitol, standing at 302 feet (a whole 14 feet higher than the U.S. Capitol), is a testament to the “everything’s bigger in Texas” mantra. Built on rusticated Sunset Red Texas granite and topped off with a cast iron dome and Goddess of Liberty statue, the Capitol represents the Lone Star State's best. Just on the southeast corner of...
Congress Avenue isn’t just Austin’s main street ‑ it is the main street of Texas. Maribeau Lamar, successor to Sam Houston as president of the newborn Republic of Texas, directed that a city be built here in 1839, specifically for the seat of government. His plan called for a 120-foot wide ceremonial boulevard from the river to the hilltop Capitol...
East Sixth Street is a National Register Historic District, with six blocks of turn-of-the-century Victorian commercial buildings. It is also the heart of the music scene in the Live Music Capital of the World®. Before the music era began, the area was a melting pot of small businesses, with owners from many cultures - European, Middle-Eastern, Asi...
This historically rich area of Austin lies just east of downtown, across I-35. There, you’ll find some of the more important landmarks throughout the city, like the Texas State Cemetery and the Tejano Walking Trails. Notable places in Old East Austin include the French Legation Museum; a Creole-style house originally established by request of the F...
Known for being the locale for prominent figures and events during its hey-day, the west part of downtown is home to Victorian-style homes of the Bremond Block National Historic District, a compound created to house successful merchants in the late 1800s, as well as courthouses and other historic spaces. Downtown West also includes the Heman Marion...
Rolling hills and beautiful landscaping make up West Austin, which makes for the perfect place for the neighborhood's exceptional museums and nature reserves. Here, you’ll find yourself looking out to a fantastic view of the Hill Country on top of Mount Bonnell, or taking a dip in the landmark swimming pool that is Deep Eddy Pool. West Austin is al...
The University of Texas was founded in 1883. The architectural character of its landmark buildings was determined early in the 20thcentury by architect Cass Gilbert, followed by Paul Phillipe Cret. They designed buildings with limestone walls, red tile roofs and Spanish-Mediterranean details. The Main Building Tower, built in 1937, is the symbolic ...
Representative of the suburbs of Austin circa 1890, Hyde Park was remote from downtown Austin. Streetcar service made it possible for Austin’s first suburbanites to settle there. The shady streets are lined with handsome Victorian and Craftsman homes. Today, Hyde Park is now considered part of Central Austin, but still maintains its unique identity...
Citizens of Austin enjoy a lush 350-acre park in the heart of the city thanks to the generosity of Andrew Jackson Zilker, an early Austin businessman and philanthropist. During the Great Depression, federally funded improvement projects enhanced the park’s natural beauty. Just to the side of Zilker Park is the famous Barton Springs Pool, a natural ...
Originally called Town Lake, Lady Bird Lake was created by a dam that was built on the Colorado River in 1960. It runs through the center of Austin, and on most days, you will find plenty of active locals and visitors taking brisk walks or bike rides around the riverfront. South of Lady Bird Lake is Old South Austin which can be access from downtow...
Feb 21, 2024 · The shamrock, a sprig of clover, has transcended its botanical origins to become one of the most recognizable and cherished symbols of Ireland. Its significance is deeply rooted in Irish history, culture, and folklore, making it a potent emblem of Irish identity and heritage.
Apr 22, 2024 · History and Heritage. The Shamrock Diaspora: Fostering Global Irish Traditions and Heritage. Updated On: April 22, 2024 by Panseih Gharib. The shamrock, a trefoil plant that has come to symbolise Ireland and its diaspora, has deep-seated roots in Irish tradition and folklore.
