Boston Irish Famine Memorial: A Tribute to Resilience

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from Boston Common, walk east on Boylston Street toward Tremont Street. Turn left onto Tremont Street and continue until you reach Park Street Station. From Park Street Station, exit and head toward the Boston City Hall area. The Boston Irish Famine Memorial is located near the intersection of Washington Street and School Street. Look for the memorial which is just outside of Walgreens on the corner.

• Walking

  If you are near Haymarket Station, exit and head south on Blackstone Street towards Hanover Street. Turn left on Hanover Street and continue walking until you reach the intersection with Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street and the Boston Irish Famine Memorial will be on your left, just outside Walgreens.

• Public Transit

  Take the Orange Line subway from any nearby station to Haymarket Station. Once you arrive, exit the station and walk south on Blackstone Street towards Hanover Street. Turn left onto Hanover Street and then turn right onto Washington Street. The memorial will be on your left, situated just outside Walgreens.

• Public Transit

  If you are near the Government Center, take the Green Line subway to Park Street Station. Upon exiting the station, walk towards Tremont Street and head south. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Washington Street. The Boston Irish Famine Memorial is at the corner near Walgreens.