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Northern Ireland: Peacemakers Museum: A museum about the peace process in Derry

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The Peacemakers Museum Derry's doors opened on 22nd July 2024 in the historic Bogside district. This new museum traces the ongoing peace process after the tragic events in Northern Ireland Bloody Sunday.

Popular district Bogside (“Bog Side”), located at the foot of the old city walls, forms the Catholic heart of Derry. This is where the tragic events unfolded Bloody SundayOn January 30, 1972, when British police opened fire on a crowd of 20,000 Irish Catholics peacefully demonstrating for their civil rights. 14 demonstrators were killed, including children, whose portraits can be seen on some nearby houses.

Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the museum documents the history of the Bogside community from 1972 to 2007. It highlights the role of its inhabitants in the transition from conflict to peace.

Through artefacts, video archives, oral testimonies and interactive installations, visitors will discover the impact of key events in the region, the role of women and young people in the evolution of society, as well as local figures such as Martin McGuinness and John Hume. Mitchell McLaughlin on the peace process.

See also: The Museum of Free Derry, The organization was opened in 2007 Bloody Sunday Trust. From many archives, this museum is located Bloody SundayThe Bogside marks the long struggle of the Catholic community for their civil rights.

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