Blooming Change: Service in Bloom, A Garden Tea

Join us in the museum garden for a vibrant afternoon tea exploring the collective power of Irish immigrant networks. Long before modern safety nets, Irish Americans relied on pure meitheal—coming together through organizations like the LAOH and religious orders to fund and build vital community infrastructure from the ground up.

Step into a relaxed garden atmosphere to discover a deep tradition of mutual aid that permanently shaped generations of American leadership, social reform and public safety.

Come hungry for incredible food, great company, and a unique look at how the Irish imprint permanently shaped American civic service.