Stories

Our collections tell the story of our shared experiences. These articles help to connect the dots around who we are, the past we share and the future we are building together.

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

Resources

The Mellon Migration Story

At the Ulster American Folk Park we follow Thomas Mellon's emigration story. Explore his journey from life in Ulster to his life in America, and his return to Ireland.

Follow the Journey

Bad Bridget

Interview

Finding Bad Bridget

Hear from Dr Elaine Farrell (Queen's University) and Dr Leanne McCormick (Ulster University) who came up with the concept for the exhibition.

Jan Carson at the Bad Bridget Exhibition

Interview

The stories behind Bad Bridget

East Belfast author, Jan Carson talks to us about her process for writing each of the monologues of our Bad Bridget's.

Photograph of scent designer Tasha Marks at the Bad Bridget exhibition

Interview

Storytelling through Scent

Learn how scent designer Tasha Marks responds to history in an olfactory way, to imagine what sort of smells would help to tell the story of Bad Bridget.

Developing the narrative

Black and white illustration of enslaved people stringing the primings of tobacco plants.

Stories

An Ulster Emigrant and Enslavement

During Black History Month we are recognising and highlighting some of the experiences of people who were enslaved.

Table setting with plates, leaves and candlestick

Stories

Unravelling Thanksgiving

To mark National Native American Heritage Month, Curator of Emigration Liam Corry explores the tradition of Thanksgiving and unravels its history.

American Flag in a door way with old lantern in front

Stories

Independence Day: A Cause For Celebration?

The fourth of July is when many Americans across the world celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. But is it a cause for celebration?

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Stories

The Mellon Migration Story

Bad Bridget

Finding Bad Bridget

The stories behind Bad Bridget

Storytelling through Scent

Reimagining Bad Bridget

Developing the narrative

An Ulster Emigrant and Enslavement

Unravelling Thanksgiving

Independence Day: A Cause For Celebration?

Murmurations Sculpture