As St. Patrick's Day Approaches, Senators Blumenthal & Murphy & Congresswoman DeLauro Issue Statement of Support of Great Hunger Museum

[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined by U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement regarding ongoing efforts to ensure that the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum, currently located on the campus on Quinnipiac University in Hamden, remains in Connecticut.

“Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum provides a sobering experience of the suffering and resilience of the Irish, a story that unfortunately has been replicated across many decades and cultures. With the building in Hamden specifically designed to enhance the story which the collection tells, the museum has become a community treasure and we support the efforts to reopen it in its current location so it can continue its critical mission of education and understanding.   Further, we strongly object to any proposal that results in the breakup of the collection or transfer to a location outside of Connecticut,” said Blumenthal, Murphy, and DeLauro.

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