For hundreds of years, African-descended people have lived in and visited Ireland. Some were born on the island. Others came as seafarers, entertainers, servants (enslaved and free), abolitionists, preachers, peddlers, soldiers, and tourists. This project documents the traces these individuals left behind through a searchable database, maps, and essays that tell their stories.

The Haitians Abroad Digital Archive documents the Haitian émigré experience during the long nineteenth century (1791-1900) to highlight how these men and women, supported by kin and non-kin networks, traversed the Atlantic World, becoming integral parts of their newfound communities, all while maintaining their national identity. Haitians Abroad is designed to be interactive and meet the needs of the general public, students, and advanced scholars.