Book General Admission

The Journey

ropes from the ship at Ulster American Folk Park

Say goodbye to the familiar sights and sounds of Rural Ulster as you start your journey across the Atlantic. Collect your ticket and board the Brig Union, a replica of an emigrant sailing ship. You'll learn what life was like on board an emigrant ship, including the challenges and difficulties encountered during the twelve week journey across the Atlantic. As you leave the ship behind, step onto American soil and explore your new life away from home...