The Kennedy Homestead was opened in 1999 as a visitor centre. It is still owned by Kennedy family descendants.

The visitor centre is open full-time in the summer (May-Sept) and to accommodate the family farm tours are given by appointment at other times.

We have drawn together notable historians, headed by Sean W. Pierce and also used the Kennedy Library archival collection in Boston to develop an interpretative exhibit which explores the circumstances of Patrick Kennedy’s departure and fits his story into the bigger picture of Irish 19th century emigration to the USA. We follow the fortunes of the most famous Irish-American family through the 20th century to the present day.

The centre provides an engaging guided tour, incorporating audio-visuals, a photographic exhibition and a historical interpretative display.