Visit to the Museu da Emigração Açoriana

Nelia Silva (right) from the Association of Azorean Immigration joined Consul Konick for the tour. (Photo: US Consulate Azores)
Nelia Silva (right) from the Association of Azorean Immigration joined Consul Konick for the tour.

Consul Liz Konick enjoyed a tour of the Museum of Azorean Immigration in Ribeira Grande on January 7th. Rui Faria, chief of the municipality’s programs for youth and culture, provided wonderful background to the development of the museum and many of the artifacts on display Konick highly recommends visiting this interesting museum. There is excellent documentary evidence about the history of Azorean immigration and Azorean experiences with other countries.