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  1. American flag with soldier saluting in the background

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical Talk at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum as part of USA 250 NI celebrations

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Image shows red white and blue swirl lollipop with a bow

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Free children's craft workshop as part of USA 250 NI celebrations at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. American flag and event details

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable stories of twelve Ulster-born figures who helped shape American history—brought to life through expert storytelling and live music.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Ballymena Walking Tour
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair exploring one of the Seven Towers
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair exploring one of the Seven Towers

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Harmony Hub, Broadway, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7392 597078

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Join Alastair Donaghy Walks and Talks on a Ballymena 400th Anniversary walking tour, uncovering the City of the Seven Towers through historic landmarks, hidden stories, and local heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
    From:
    10 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
  5. A small crowd are gathered in meadow clearing behind tall grasses on a summers day
    A small crowd gathers around a buffet table for lunch under a parasol with bunting
    Garments a fabrics dyed blue are hanging on a drying rack
    Aerial view of a table with various pigment related items and some ochre artwork
    A facilitator in front of a makeshift outdoor stage addresses a small crowd sitting in a circle on a ground sheet
    Cyanotype artist prepares materials
    A small crowd are gathered in meadow clearing behind tall grasses on a summers day
    A small crowd gathers around a buffet table for lunch under a parasol with bunting
    Garments a fabrics dyed blue are hanging on a drying rack
    Aerial view of a table with various pigment related items and some ochre artwork
    A facilitator in front of a makeshift outdoor stage addresses a small crowd sitting in a circle on a ground sheet
    Cyanotype artist prepares materials

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT436RQ

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A weekend of playful activities for crafters and families to explore botanical dyes, pigments & inks.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to26 July 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. workforce in  factory

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Mapping our Industrial Heritage: Mills and Memories

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:15 - 12:15

    Price

    Free
  7. Picture of a ball of yarn and event information

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume and Davy Moore at the Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Picture of american flag and map along with compass and event details

    Cullybackey

    Address

    President Arthur Homestead, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Special historical talk by Dr David Hume and music by Lisa Dawson.

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Field of poppies

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk provided by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Gentleman holding a black and white photograph and event details.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Special historical talk to celebrate USA 250 NI.

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Image of Carrickfergus Castle

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    14 Jan 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Image of a willow potato basket

    Cullybackey

    Address

    President Arthur Homestead, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Basket Weaving Workshop by Welig Heritage Crafts as part of Ballymena 400 Celebrations.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. A person talking in front of an interpretation panel about Andrew Jackson

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Picture of the sky and old aeroplanes

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Old photograph of the area of Boneybefore in Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. image of glass craft showing fish design

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Fused-glass workshop

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  17. Exhibition Poster

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    "Drawn Together" is a collection of artwork from Roddensvale parents and carers, who attended recent art classes taken by the lovely Emma Brown.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026to23 May 2026Various Opening Times
  18. A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
    A still glowing red hot lump of iron bloom sits on top of a burnt log
    Someone holds a lump of cooled iron just made in a furnace
    Smelters hammer at a fresh red hot iron bloom
    A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
    A still glowing red hot lump of iron bloom sits on top of a burnt log
    Someone holds a lump of cooled iron just made in a furnace
    Smelters hammer at a fresh red hot iron bloom

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT43 6RQ

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Visitors to the Glenravel International Furnace Festival will see iron smelting in action, learn more about the iron heritage of the area and take part in a programme of immersive demonstrations, walks, talks and workshops.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. A man and a woman sitting at a table looking at photographs

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    02893358262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at the Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. The GEC Factory

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    The Turbine Generator factory on the outskirts of Larne, which opened in 1956, had a major impact in the life of the town. This exhibition commemorates this important part of Larne's history and the men and women who worked at "The GEC".

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to24 July 2026Various Opening Times
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