Northern Ireland: Ulster American Folk Park
Jul 31, 2020 18:08:10 #
The Ulster American Folk Park is an open-air museum just outside Omagh, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. With more than 30 exhibit buildings to explore, the museum tells the story of three centuries of Irish emigration. Using costumed guides and displays of traditional crafts, the museum focuses on those who left Ulster for America in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The museum is part of National Museums Northern Ireland.
Within the museum there are many restored, original buildings with connections to local families. The park was developed around the Mellon House, the birthplace of Irish-American banker and lawyer Thomas Mellon, founding father of the Mellon banking dynasty. This house and its outbuildings remain in their original location. Visitors can taste samples of traditional Irish and pioneer American foods including freshly baked soda bread and pumpkin pie all made on the hearths and griddles of the exhibit buildings. The museum also includes agricultural displays and an array of farm animals. The demonstrations that take place showcase the day-to-day tasks and skills of those who lived in the era such as blacksmithing, candle-dipping, embroidery, spinning, printing, and open hearth cooking.
Unfortunately we only got to see about half of the exhibits which were fascinating. One of the interesting exhibits was of the American Civil War gallery which honored the native sons of Scotch/Irish decent who fought for the Union as well as the Confederacy. I hope you enjoy this bit of living history.
Mark
Within the museum there are many restored, original buildings with connections to local families. The park was developed around the Mellon House, the birthplace of Irish-American banker and lawyer Thomas Mellon, founding father of the Mellon banking dynasty. This house and its outbuildings remain in their original location. Visitors can taste samples of traditional Irish and pioneer American foods including freshly baked soda bread and pumpkin pie all made on the hearths and griddles of the exhibit buildings. The museum also includes agricultural displays and an array of farm animals. The demonstrations that take place showcase the day-to-day tasks and skills of those who lived in the era such as blacksmithing, candle-dipping, embroidery, spinning, printing, and open hearth cooking.
Unfortunately we only got to see about half of the exhibits which were fascinating. One of the interesting exhibits was of the American Civil War gallery which honored the native sons of Scotch/Irish decent who fought for the Union as well as the Confederacy. I hope you enjoy this bit of living history.
Mark
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The Original Mellon Homestead
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Campbell House
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Conestoga Wagon
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The Weaver's Cottage
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kpmac wrote:
What an interesting set, Mark. Great job.
Thanks so much Ken.
Jul 31, 2020 22:32:54 #
UTMike wrote:
You really got around, Mark, how long were you there?
We were there only about 3 hours but could have spent the whole day. I regret missing the replica of the ship and the old American towns.
Jul 31, 2020 22:58:09 #
srfmhg wrote:
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Interesting set Mark. My wife's grandfather was from Ireland and served in the RFC as an airplane mechanic in WW I.
Jul 31, 2020 23:19:24 #
DJphoto wrote:
Interesting set Mark. My wife's grandfather was from Ireland and served in the RFC as an airplane mechanic in WW I.
Thanks so much for commenting Dennis. I appreciate!
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Aug 1, 2020 05:54:22 #
srfmhg wrote:
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very nice surfmhg like the history you always have with your photos
Aug 1, 2020 06:22:47 #
Very interesting set, Mark. Why did you "only got to see about half of the exhibits?"
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Aug 1, 2020 07:20:37 #
srfmhg wrote:
We were there only about 3 hours but could have spent the whole day. I regret missing the replica of the ship and the old American towns.
I'm guessing the length of your trip in Nortern Ireland.
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