3/11/25 - Full Meeting w/ Tim Bohen (Author - St. Patrick's Day Program)

Tim Bohen, author of Emerald Thread: The Irish in Buffalo (2024) and Against the Grain: The History of Buffalo's First Ward (2012). Tim takes us on a fascinating journey through the deep and unexpected ties between the Buffalo and Rochester Irish! Discover how Irish laborers conquered the most grueling sections of the Erie Canal, how fearless Irish sisters laid the foundations for hospitals and charitable institutions, and the astonishing tale of how Irishmen from across Western New York invaded Canada in 1866—hoping to ransom it for Ireland’s freedom. Plus, hear the stories of remarkable Irish men and women who left their mark on our region and beyond, shaping politics, entertainment, the military, and sports.