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New Historical Society Educates On The Fenian Brotherhood's Bloody Past

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The Fenian Historical Society is a newly-formed group in Vermont. Their goal is to educate people about the Fenian Brotherhood, a 19th- and 20th-century movement for Irish independence from Great Britain.

A new historical society is forming in Vermont, with a focus on the bloody fight for Irish independence.

The Fenian Historical Society had its first meeting Sunday in Burlington.

Its goal is to educate folks about the Fenian Brotherhood, a 19th- and 20th-century movement for Irish independence from Great Britain, with some unique ties to Vermont.

Liam McKone, a civil war historian and the president of the new Fenian Historical Society, spoke with VPR about the genesis of the group.

Annie Russell was VPR's Deputy News Director. She came to VPR from NPR's Weekends on All Things Considered and WNYC's On The Media. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School.
Alex was a reporter and host of VPR's local All Things Considered. He was also the co-host and co-creator of the VPR program Brave Little State.
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