The New-York Historical Society will be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 from 10am to 6pm
Recommended for children ages 4–7.
While traveling to America, Fergus whittles the branch of an Irish blackthorn tree into a Shillelagh so he will always have a piece of Ireland with him. This Shillelagh becomes the family’s heirloom and a centerpiece for storytelling each St. Patrick’s Day, just like today!
The St. Patrick's Day Shillelagh by Janet Nolan
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Recommended for children ages 4–7.
While traveling to America, Fergus whittles the branch of an Irish blackthorn tree into a Shillelagh so he will always have a piece of Ireland with him. This Shillelagh becomes the family’s heirloom and a centerpiece for storytelling each St. Patrick’s Day, just like today!
The St. Patrick's Day Shillelagh by Janet Nolan
Support for the Macy's Sunday Story Hour provided by the Macy's Foundation.
Floor plan & visitor information
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024
Phone (212) 873-3400
TTY (212) 873-7489
Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday - 10am-6pm
Friday - 10am-8pm
Sunday - 11am-5pm
Monday - CLOSED
Summer Hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Tuesday-Friday - 9am–3pm
Saturday-Monday - CLOSED
