Check out our Ulster American Heritage Symposium highlight reel. We had an amazing time and were blown away by our speakers. Really enjoyed making and sharing new connections. We will have the talks available online in due course.

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The @mellonmigration.bsky.social at the Ulster American Folk Park welcomed researchers, historians and heritage professionals from across Ireland, the UK and North America for the Ulster American Heritage Symposium 2026.

The @mellonmigration.bsky.social at the Ulster American Folk Park welcomed researchers, historians and heritage professionals from across Ireland, the UK and North America for the Ulster American Heritage Symposium 2026.

In the early 1800s, #ThomasMellon and his family made the decision to leave Ireland for a new life in America. In Episode 1 of #MellonMigration, Liam Campbell, Director of @mellonmigration.bsky.social, takes us through the landscape that Thomas Mellon writes about in his memoir → bit.ly/4gFI2AN

Last few tickets remaining for the XXV Ulster American Heritage Symposium Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 2026 Really interesting topics being discussed. Day 1 tickets - www.eventbrite.com/e/ulster-ame... Day 2 tickets - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ulster-ame...

🗓️📌XXV Ulster American Heritage Symposium Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 2026 We are delighted to announce that there are a number of tickets available for our biennial Ulster American Heritage Symposium.

One Irish family’s journey to America 🇮🇪➡️🇺🇸 At the #UlsterAmericanFolkPark, we explore the migration story of Thomas Mellon and his family before 1813. Dr Patrick Fitzgerald from the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies introduces their story → bit.ly/3PMtMvg @mellonmigration.bsky.social

🕰️ It’s been said that if the clock is ticking and the fire is lit, a house becomes a home. Each week, time is reset here at the Folk Park by Richard Whybray, keeper of the clocks. A quiet ritual that keeps the Park alive. Step into that rhythm → bit.ly/4cvGS7s #Clockwork #Timekeeper

How cool is this - Omagh has been named in the 14 best places to visit in 2026 by Time Out! We're even more thrilled that the Ulster American Folk Park has been given a special shout-out, with this being a big anniversary year - 50 years of the Folk Park & America250. www.timeout.com/uk/things-to...

The 14 best places to go in Britain in 2026

The top spots to explore in Britain this year, chosen by Time Out writers and editors

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News | ‘Bad Bridget’ archival research project inspires Hollywood movie – study exploring lives of Ireland’s emigrant women led to groundbreaking exhibition at Ulster American Folk Park

'Bad Bridget' archival research project inspires Hollywood movie - Museums Association

Study exploring lives of Ireland’s emigrant women led to groundbreaking exhibition at Ulster American Folk Park

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How were clothes made in Ireland in the 1700's? 👕 Discover the fascinating history of flax being grown, spun and woven into materials with Curator of Emigration, Liam Corry. Read more here → bit.ly/3VElYuN #UlsterAmericanFolkMuseum #LinenWeaving #FlaxFarming #History #IrishHistory

Watch all five episodes of our #MellonMigration series, hosted by Liam Campbell and Dr Patrick Fitzgerald from the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies. Discover the whole series → bit.ly/3IWHZSz #UlsterAmericanFolkPark #AnIrishGoodbye #ThomasMellon #Migration

👋 BlueSky, meet Mrs. Mellon — a symbol of courage and hope as Ulster migrants built new lives across the Atlantic. Ordinary people, extraordinary journeys. Follow us for powerful stories of Ulster migration, resilience, and connection. 🔗 ulsteramericanfolkpark.org/stories/making-mrs-mellon

Making Mrs Mellon

Our Visitor Guide, Pamela Gunn, has interpreted Mrs Mellon for multiple years. Join us on International Women's Day as we explore her story.

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