Museum of Free Derry: Free evening events and extended opening hours

Derry's Bloody Sunday Trust has announced a special programme of free public events at the  Museum of Free Derry this November, coinciding with the museum’s extended opening hours  until 6pm.  

The November programme brings together filmmakers, writers, and activists for a series of  evening events exploring conflict, peace, identity, and civil rights. Each event offers  opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and community engagement at the heart of Derry’s  Bogside.  

Here We Stand: Young Filmmakers on Conflict, Peace and Identity  - Thursday, November 13, 4.00pm to 6.00pm 

An evening of short films by young filmmakers from Derry, Sarajevo, and Bradford,  exploring conflict, peace, and identity. The event is produced in collaboration with the Peace  Museum (Bradford), the War Childhood Museum (Sarajevo) and the Museum of Free Derry.  The screening will be followed by a short Q&A with some of the filmmakers. 

For more details and RSVP click HERE.

Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. and Irish Civil Rights Movements  -  Saturday, November 22, 2.00pm 

Author Brian Dooley will discuss the historic connections between the U.S. and Irish civil  rights movements on the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Dooley,  author of Black and Green: The Fight for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland & Black America,  will reflect on how shared struggles for justice shaped both movements. 

For more details and RSVP click HERE.

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An Evening with Ben Collins: Reflections on Irish Unity and Identity  - Monday, November 24, 6.00pm

Author Ben Collins will discuss his latest book, The Irish Unity Dividend, exploring themes  of identity, reconciliation, and political transformation across the island of Ireland. With over  two decades of experience in political communications, Collins offers a distinctive  perspective on the evolving discussion around Irish unity.  

For more details and RSVP click HERE.

Speaking about the November series, Maeve Mc Laughlin, director for the Bloody Sunday  Trust said:  "As the Museum of Free Derry extends its opening hours throughout November, we’re  delighted to host a series of evening events that invite the public to explore ideas of conflict, peace, and identity.

"These discussions and screenings highlight the power of storytelling and  dialogue in building understanding across communities.”  

All events are free and will take place at the Museum of Free Derry, Glenfada Park, Derry.