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The Hibernians of New Orleans
with Michael Fitzwilliam
Hibernia is the Latin word for Ireland - but you don’t have to be Irish to appreciate this presentation. Irish immigrants had a huge impact on the culture, history, and prosperity of New Orleans and its environs. Their survival in early times was facilitated by the Hibernian Society, founded in Louisiana in 1818, “for the purpose of affording advice and assistance to such of their distressed and deserving countrymen as may emigrate to this state.”
This presentation documents the origins and contributions of Irish organizations in New Orleans between 1818 and today, including the Hibernian Society, the Hibernian Benevolent Association, the Hibernia National Bank, the Hibernia Homestead, the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), the Ladies Auxiliary of the AOH, the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Marching Club, the Louisiana Hibernian Charity, and Hibernian Park. The common thread in this narrative about Irish heritage organizations is friendship, unity, and Christian charity.
"This presentation is just in time for St. Patrick’s Day when everyone is Irish!"
Michael Fitzwilliam’s family roots in New Orleans go back to the early 1800s. He is the current president of the Pearl River County Genealogical Club and is a member of the New Orleans branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish cultural and charitable organization. Michael is an avid local history buff and has written two books: Do You Know How Picayune Got Its Name? and Do You Know How These Places Got Their Names? He has delivered lectures on a number of genealogy and history topics to a variety of organizations.
Michael is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Army Medical Command in Vietnam and the 4th Infantry Division Administration Company in Colorado. He was employed for over 32 years in accounting and management positions with Gulf Oil and Chevron. Michael holds a B.S. degree from Loyola University in Secondary Education in the teaching fields of social studies and business administration.
DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2026
TIME: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
TWO LIVE VIEWING OPTIONS:
IN-PERSON AND REMOTE BROADCAST
In-Person Attendance: Causeway Branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library
ADDRESS: 3457 U.S. HWY 190 in Mandeville, LA
At Home Viewing: St. Tammany Parish Library (STPL) Live Broadcast via Zoom
You must register for this program on the St. Tammany Parish Library’s event calendar whether you plan to attend in-person or view from home.
Admission is limited, so please pre-register right away.
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Meeting Location:
This month's program is at Bendicts Plantation
1144 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, Louisiana 70448.
St. Tammany Genealogical Society