Event
Christmas at the Ulster American Folk Park
Step into Christmas past, full of nostalgia and traditions as you wander the wintry scenes of the Folk Park
Book TicketsJourney 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.
Spotlight
Exhibition
Bad Bridget
Now on display
Listen to the stories of thousands of women who left Ireland for North America between 1838 and 1918
Closing January 2026
Resources
The Mellon Migration Story
Learn more about the story of Thomas Mellon and migration
Follow the Journey
Stories
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