America 250

As part of the United States commemorating 250 years of independence, this experience celebrates the Irish-American contribution to American culture, politics, and society. Emigrants from this region helped shape early American history, including Benjamin Franklin, who had Irish ancestry.

Many families affected by The Siege later emigrated to North America, contributing to the early Ulster-Scots (Scotch-Irish) presence in the America. This museum highlights the roots of a community that would play a key role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.

This living history site captures the culture and experience of the Ulster emigrants who helped shape early American society, especially in the Appalachian region. The museum tells the story of everyday Ulster people, many of whom emigrated to America in the 1700s and 1800s, bringing with them customs, skills, and values.

The Ulster-Scots, or Scotch-Irish, were among the earliest and most influential settlers in colonial America - many became prominent pioneers, soldiers, and presidents. This centre tells the story of a people whose values and traditions helped shape the foundations of the United States, making it a key stop for those exploring shared transatlantic heritage.

This heritage site celebrates the legacy of Reverend John Livingston, a 17th-century Presbyterian minister, and explores the roots of Presbyterianism in Ulster. Reverend Livingston’s descendants helped shape Presbyterian communities in colonial America, influencing religious freedom and civic life.

Titanic was bound for New York, carrying hundreds of Irish emigrants seeking a new life in America. Many of its passengers were part of the long-standing migration between Ireland and the U.S. and a shared history of hope, migration, and loss.

The ancestral home of U.S. President Chester Alan Arthur, this traditional thatched cottage offers an insight into 18th-century rural life in Ulster. President Arthur’s father emigrated from Cullybackey to Vermont in the early 1800s, making this cottage a direct link between Northern Ireland and the White House.

A museum dedicated to Northern Ireland’s role in WWII, featuring exhibitions on the Belfast Blitz, the Home Front, and the arrival of U.S. forces. Over 300,000 American troops were stationed in Northern Ireland during WWII, forging strong military and cultural ties with local communities.

Founded in 1771, this elegant Georgian library is one of the oldest in Ireland, housing rare books, maps, and manuscripts, including materials reflecting the intellectual and religious thought of the 18th century - ideas carried by Ulster emigrants to early America.