About
Long before the Andrew Jackson Cottage welcomed visitors from around the world, it was the homestead of the Donaldson family, who lived there from the 1760s until Tommy Donaldson—the last of his line—left the cottage. While the Jackson story is well celebrated, this talk shines a light on the other remarkable family who shaped this place.
Discover the story of:
• a Scots family settling on the shores of Belfast Lough
• farming, trade, and life in Carrickfergus across the centuries
• connections stretching all the way to Canada
• how the Donaldsons' barn became today's US Rangers Museum, and how their farmland once extended into what is now Belfast Lough
Booking is essential as places are limited. To secure your place please contact:
Call Carrickfergus Castle VIC: 028 9335 8262
Email: visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
An evocative journey into the history of a local family whose story deserves to be remembered.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Event Facilities
- Booking Required
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Station nearby
