Other Online Resources
- Cadw: Days Out in Wales
- North American Association for the Study of Welsh Culture and History
- Swansea University Milne Collection (one of the largest collections of literature on the American Civil War in the UK)
- Swansea University Texas Partnership (ongoing collaboration & partnership with several universities in Texas)
- Wales and the USA
- Wales International
- Welsh and Successful in North America Today (PDF, 24 pages)
- Wikipedia list of Welsh Americans
Cultural Connections
Some notable cultural connections in Wales are as follows. If you think we’ve missed one, please get in touch!
Dolwyddelan Castle
This castle was the birthplace of Madoc, Prince of Snowdon.
Legend has it that Madoc sailed to America in 1170, arriving in present day Mobile Bay, Alabama. Unfortunately, he was never heard from after his second voyage to America.
More information about the legend is on the website of Historic-UK .
The Welsh Government’s historic environment service Cadw has this visitor information.
Address:
Dolwyddelan Castle
LL25 0JD
Phone:
+44 (001690-750366
St. Giles Church
Elihu Yale, the founder of Yale University, is buried outside the west door of the Church.
The parish church is also known as one of the “Seven Wonders of Wales”. The Wrexham Council website has this to say about the church:
“St Giles is considered the greatest medieval parish church in Wales. Whilst steeped in history and abounding with treasures and delights for the visitor, it also remains a busy and popular church with the congregation committed to worship, and acknowledging the presence of God in our daily lives.
The Great Tower is one of “the Seven Wonders of Wales”, and inside, a ceiling adorned with 16 colourful angels playing instruments and singing, greets the eye.”
The Church is open daily but visitors are recommended to check opening times with the parish office prior to visiting.
Address:
1 Temple Row
Wrexham
LL13 8LY
Telephone:
+44 (0)1978-355-808
Gwydir Castle
The Castle contains carved and gilded paneling that was at one time owned by American press mogul William Randolph Hearst.
The panels were inherited by the Metropolitan Museum of Art after Hearst’s death and have been restored to their original form in the Castle.
Address:
Gwydir Castle
Llanrwst, Conwy
North Wales
LL26 0PN
Telephone:
+44 (0)1492 6416-87 –
Website:
www.gwydircastle.co.uk
National Slate Museum
The Welsh Slate Museum provides travelers with a detailed look into the slate industry.
Many of the early American settlers were Welsh and used the tools on display in the museum in their own quarry work.
The Museum also includes a bust of President Lincoln. For more information see the website of the National Museum Wales.
Address:
Dinorwig Slate Quarry in Padarn Country Park
Llanberis
Gweynedd
LL55 4TY
Disclaimer
This listing of events, performances and other activities is for information purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Embassy. All opinions expressed by the artists, writers, and performers participitating or contributing to the events listed are those solely of the participants and contributors and not of the United States Government or its designated representatives. Listing information is believed to be correct at the time it is listed but the U.S. Embassy accepts no liability for subsequent changes to these details and no reliance should be placed upon them.
