Journey 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.

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Event

Easter

Sunday 5th to Tuesday 7th April

Celebrate a traditional Easter filled with music, crafts and family fun at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh

Book tickets

Spotlight

Under The Hawthorn Tree animated image with three brown silhouettes under a green tree plus green text reading under the hawthorn tree

Temporary Exhibition

New exhibition coming Spring 2026!

Opening Tuesday 31st March 2026

A family-friendly exhibition based on the children’s novel, Under the Hawthorn Tree, by bestselling Irish author, Marita Conlon-McKenna.

A photograph of the lush green Irish landscape with a river running through it.

Resources

The Mellon Migration Story

Learn more about the story of Thomas Mellon and migration

Follow the Journey

More To Explore

Folk Park Stories

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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.