- Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story - Enter this beautifully restored Victorian railway station, a building with its own unique story. Your tour begins in the 1600’s when Irish emigrants left here for the Colonies of America and the West Indies. The tour follows chronologically the various destinations throughout the centuries where our emigrants settled. It is an emotive journey of exploration of the lives of over three million Irish emigrants. The tour includes sections on The Great Famine and also the connection with this port town and both Titanic and The Lusitania. “Walk in the footsteps of our Emigrant ancestors”
- Driver/guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Food and drinks
The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre, teeming with historical relevance and legacy, is an essential stop for any visitor. This engaging, educational hub is cleverly located within the refurbished Victorian Railway station in Cobh, a structure with its own significant past.
Considering that Cobh(Queenstown), one of the planet’s most exceptional natural harbours, was the departure point for countless individuals from Ireland’s history, there are numerous poignant and historical narratives of The Queenstown Story to explore. Over three million Irish citizens embarked from this harbor town seeking a fresh start.
The exhibits creatively cover a gamut of topics ranging from the tragedies of the Titanic and The Lusitania, the forced labor inflicted upon the forgotten Irish during the Cromwellian era to the West Indies and American Colonies, to the tales of emigration to Canada and North America. These displays are presented in an array of contemporary, pleasing and artistic formats.
Take a breather, and ‘Trace the Path of Our Emigrant Forebears’
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