Family Fun
A day for all the family, enjoy games and activities including traditional swing boats, a mobile shooting range, face painting and crafts. Listen to live music at the Frontier and hear a re-enactment reading of the Declaration of Independence by one of our costumed characters. We’ll also be joined by Paula McIntyre for ‘Hamely Kitchen’, a modern interpretation of classic Appalachian dishes inspired by Ulster migrants. Enjoy a BBQ in the Park or go for lunch in the museum café, plus pick up a souvenir of your visit in our Gift Shop.
Historical Displays
Watch firing displays by the Minstrel Boys Living History Group as they perform re-enactments throughout the day. Find out more about the American Revolutionary War as the group exhibits uniforms and weapons from the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. Explore the weapons table and learn about the progression of firearms from the 1600s, all the way to the 1900s.
Curator Talk
Talk to our Curator of Emigration about the impact American Independence had on Indigenous and African Americans and whether Independence Day is really a cause for celebration. View the Presidential Portraits display in the Emigrants exhibition – a brand new display coming to the Ulster American Folk Park, especially for this year.
