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  1. American flag and event details

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +4 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Special historical talk as part of the USA 250 NI celebrations.

    Dates

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

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. landscape showing brightly coloured river and trees

    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

    An art exhibition by Kolta Sylvia featuring landscapes and cityscapes.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2026to7 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  6. 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
  7. 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
  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. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Artwork by Bob Speers

    Larne

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    In the artist's own words "My art is currently informed by habitual wanderings through different levels of moor and bog".

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to25 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
  14. Rites of Passage

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Museum, Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition on marking birth, marriage, and death.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jan 2026to25 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
  15. Period image of the area of Bonnybefore in Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    A captivating series of historical talks held at the Andrew Jackson Cottage on the second Thursday of each month.

    Dates

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

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Smiley Grave

    Larne

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    History

    This talk looks at the fascinating story of folklore and burial traditions - how cemeteries changed over the years, the symbolism of gravestones and some graves of note in the local area and beyond.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
  17. Weigh House

    Larne

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    History

    A talk which takes particular photos and tells the story behind them.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
  18. 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
  19. Bird of Prey

    Larne

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    This is an opportunity to get close to a bird of prey during an educational talk and presentation by Ian Patterson from Flying Falcons.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
  20. F-STOPNI Photography Exhibition

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Museum, Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Photography Exhibtion

    Dates

    From:
    14 Apr 2026to16 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
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