Overview
Hibernian Hall was built in 1913 by the Ancient Order of Hibernians – a group that promoted Irish cultural heritage.
The hall served as a social club for Irish immigrants and was an immensely popular Irish dance destination through the early 1960s. Every week during that era, young Irish Americans would make their way to the dances at Hibernian Hall – one of five Irish social clubs in Dudley Square alone. With its beautiful lofty windows, tall ceilings and proscenium stage, Hibernian Hall was a center of social and cultural life in the Irish community.
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Mélange Boston: The Diaspora Dinner Party
April 28 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
“Mélange”, from the French word for mixture or medley, is a cultural celebration which has been hosted by LiteWork Events since 2017. This year, they are bringing the experience all together into one evening, as a single “Diaspora Dinner Party”. The event will consist of ethnic foods from various minority-owned restaurants, in addition to Afro Caribbean and Hip […]
CLASS FULL: MPDC’s 2019 OSHA-10 Class
April 29 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sign up for training with MPDC to receive your OSHA-10 certification!
CLASS FULL: MPDC’s 2019 OSHA-10 Class
April 30 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sign up for training with MPDC to receive your OSHA-10 certification!
History of Hibernian Hall
After the Irish residents began moving out of Roxbury, the building went through a period of change. It became the headquarters for the Opportunities Industrialization Center, an international job-training program. Then, for a decade, it sat unoccupied and falling into disrepair. Hibernian Hall was purchased by Madison Park Development Corporation in 2000. It was fully restored to its original grandeur and reopened in 2005.
Hibernian Hall remains a wonderful gathering place for music, dance, and theater – reflecting the diversity of cultures in the area. It continues to serve as a destination for arts and culture in the heart of Roxbury’s Dudley Square.