Journey back in time

Through emigration, Ulster people have made an impact across North America. Explore rural Ulster and the American frontier as you walk in the footsteps of the bold migrants who set sail for America.

The Ulster American Folk Park tells the story of Ulster people’s emigration to North America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn more about lives left behind, the hardships endured on the journey and the pioneering spirit of building new lives in a new land.

STORIES OF US

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Bluegrass BBQ: Niall Toner Band & Gormacha

Sunday 21st June

This summer, our Bluegrass BBQs bring together live Irish music and great American BBQ for a celebration of music and food.

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American Independence Weekend

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July

Discover the impact emigrants from Ulster had on American Independence at this anniversary weekend at the Folk Park

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Bluegrass BBQ: Pilgrim Street & Aiden Scott-Browne

Sunday 26th July

This summer, our Bluegrass BBQs bring together live Irish music and great American BBQ for a celebration of music and food.

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Bluegrass BBQ: Cool Hand String Band & Ian Alexander

Sunday 16th August

This summer, our Bluegrass BBQs bring together live Irish music and great American BBQ for a celebration of music and food.

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Live from the Folk Park: Gareth, Niamh Noade, Meadhbh Walsh and others

Saturday 29th August

This special open-air concert will bring iconic folk and country sounds to the Folk Park, as we welcome incredible musicians including Gareth, Niamh Noade and Meadhbh Walsh for an evening of live performances beneath the stretch tent.

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What's On

A girl in a green jumper with yellow design on the sleeve and a boy in a blue t-shirt with white long-sleeve top, both with dark hair and their backs to the camera, looking through the window of a cottage exhibit building at the Ulster American Folk Park.

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Explore more this summer

22nd May to 31st August

Visit Ulster American Folk Park this summer and enjoy 50% off your next visit to the Ulster Transport Museum, Ulster Folk Museum, or return again.

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Temporary Exhibition

Under the Hawthorn Tree

Now Open

A family-friendly exhibition based on the children’s novel, Under the Hawthorn Tree, by bestselling Irish author, Marita Conlon-McKenna.

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Presidents Display Roosevelt - black and white drawn image

Temporary Exhibition

From Here to the White House: Presidential Portraits by Frank McKelvey

June to August 2026

Many American presidents have claimed ancestral links to Ulster. This unique exhibition features original drawings created around 1930.

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What's On

Shelves in an American General Store, made to look like produce from the 1800s.

STORIES OF US

This year is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 50th anniversary of the Ulster American Folk Park. To reflect these important occasions, we’re introducing a wide range of exciting events, exhibitions and activities for visitors.

DEVELOPING THE NARRATIVE

The Ulster American Folk Park strives to give a diverse range of perspectives on the story of migration from Ulster to North America, from the 18th century to the early 20th century. Learn more about our commitment.