Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We picked up this excellent promotional broshure when we called in at the President U. S Grant Ancestral Homestead, at Derenagh, Ballygawley Roundabout, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland. ( This was the cottage that President US Grant's great grandfather John Simpson, left for the New World, in 1760. )
I thought it was well worth doing a 'shout out' video on this broshure, to let folks visiting Northern Ireland know about this 2 day tour, of the various presidential ancestral cottages in Northern Ireland.
( I have not done the tour myself and have no connection to it. I have made various associated videos about places mentioned in the broshure. )
Useful Website
ancestralcottagestrailni.com
To book a tour contact
visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Ancestral Cottages Trail NI.
From Ulster to America: In the Footsteps of the founders of America
Day 1
From Ulster to America: In the Footsteps of Founders
The Tour covers themes of emigration, leadership and the Ulster-American identity are woven throughout the day.
Stop 1: Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum
Approximate arrival: 09:30
Birthplace of President Andrew Jackson’s parents; US military heritage
link.
Living history experience
Engaging storytelling session about the Jackson family’s emigration
and legacy
Tour of US Rangers Museum from Lead the Way Tours
(subject to availability)
Time: 1hr 15mins
Stop 2: Pogue’s Entry Historical Cottage
Approximate arrival: 11:00
Childhood home of Alexander Irvine, who became a missionary
in New York’s Bowery and pastor of the Church of the Ascension
on Fifth Avenue
Quick guided tour of the tiny 18th-century cottage
Fireside reading of ‘My Lady of The Chimney Corner’
Guided historical walk through Antrim Castle Gardens
Time: 1hr 30mins
Stop 3: President Arthur Homestead
Approximate arrival: 14:00
Ancestral home of President Chester A. Arthur
Welcome by costumed guides
Traditional griddle baking demonstration with sampling
Time: 1hr 30mins
Day 2
From Ulster to America: In the Footsteps of Founders
Themes of emigration, leadership and the Ulster-American identity are woven throughout the day.
Stop 1: U.S. Grant Ancestral Homestead (Derenagh, Co. Tyrone)
Approximate arrival: 09:30
Home of Ulysses S. Grant’s great-grandfatherJohn Simpson who emigrated fro the New world in 1760.
Welcome by costumed guides plus tour of the restored cottage and grounds
Local historian talk: “From Here to The Whitehouse”
Traditional music tuition workshop and performance
Time: 1hr 30mins
Stop 2: Ulster American Folk Park
(Omagh)
Approximate arrival: 13:00
Where the story of emigration comes to life
Welcome by costumed guide plus tour of the Ulster American Folk Park.
Walk in the footsteps of bold migrants who set sail for America in the 18th & 19th centuries.
Discover the Mellon homestead, the historic birthplace of Thomas Mellon, still standing proudly on its original site.
Time: 2hrs
**Please note the Ulster American Folk Park is closed on Mondays!**
Finish approximately
Other Associated Videos You might be interested in watching-
President Ulysses S Grant Simpson Ancestral Home Ballygawley Co Tyrone Northern Ireland Walkround
* youtube.com/watch?v=omc_AKyJKlA
US President Ulysses S Grant Simpson Ancestral Home Ballygawley Co Tyrone Northern Ireland Walkround
* youtube.com/watch?v=zBjFuYYTBA8
President Andrew Jackson's Ulster Ancestral Home Tour
* youtube.com/watch?v=IF6cXmGYq9I
American Rangers WW2 Birthplace 1942 Boneybefore Carrickfergus Northern Ireland
* youtube.com/watch?v=Bx4n1-0W6eo
America Ulster Mural Lawnbrook Ave Shankill Road Reveals the Unbreakable Link Between Ulster & USA
We picked up this excellent promotional broshure when we called in at the President U. S Grant Ancestral Homestead, at Derenagh, Ballygawley Roundabout, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland. ( This was the cottage that President US Grant's great grandfather John Simpson, left for the New World, in 1760. )
I thought it was well worth doing a 'shout out' video on this broshure, to let folks visiting Northern Ireland know about this 2 day tour, of the various presidential ancestral cottages in Northern Ireland.
( I have not done the tour myself and have no connection to it. I have made various associated videos about places mentioned in the broshure. )
Useful Website
ancestralcottagestrailni.com
To book a tour contact
visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Ancestral Cottages Trail NI.
From Ulster to America: In the Footsteps of the founders of America
Day 1
From Ulster to America: In the Footsteps of Founders
The Tour covers themes of emigration, leadership and the Ulster-American identity are woven throughout the day.
Stop 1: Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum
Approximate arrival: 09:30
Birthplace of President Andrew Jackson’s parents; US military heritage
link.
Living history experience
Engaging storytelling session about the Jackson family’s emigration
and legacy
Tour of US Rangers Museum from Lead the Way Tours
(subject to availability)
Time: 1hr 15mins
Stop 2: Pogue’s Entry Historical Cottage
Approximate arrival: 11:00
Childhood home of Alexander Irvine, who became a missionary
in New York’s Bowery and pastor of the Church of the Ascension
on Fifth Avenue
Quick guided tour of the tiny 18th-century cottage
Fireside reading of ‘My Lady of The Chimney Corner’
Guided historical walk through Antrim Castle Gardens
Time: 1hr 30mins
Stop 3: President Arthur Homestead
Approximate arrival: 14:00
Ancestral home of President Chester A. Arthur
Welcome by costumed guides
Traditional griddle baking demonstration with sampling
Time: 1hr 30mins
Day 2
From Ulster to America: In the Footsteps of Founders
Themes of emigration, leadership and the Ulster-American identity are woven throughout the day.
Stop 1: U.S. Grant Ancestral Homestead (Derenagh, Co. Tyrone)
Approximate arrival: 09:30
Home of Ulysses S. Grant’s great-grandfatherJohn Simpson who emigrated fro the New world in 1760.
Welcome by costumed guides plus tour of the restored cottage and grounds
Local historian talk: “From Here to The Whitehouse”
Traditional music tuition workshop and performance
Time: 1hr 30mins
Stop 2: Ulster American Folk Park
(Omagh)
Approximate arrival: 13:00
Where the story of emigration comes to life
Welcome by costumed guide plus tour of the Ulster American Folk Park.
Walk in the footsteps of bold migrants who set sail for America in the 18th & 19th centuries.
Discover the Mellon homestead, the historic birthplace of Thomas Mellon, still standing proudly on its original site.
Time: 2hrs
**Please note the Ulster American Folk Park is closed on Mondays!**
Finish approximately
Other Associated Videos You might be interested in watching-
President Ulysses S Grant Simpson Ancestral Home Ballygawley Co Tyrone Northern Ireland Walkround
* youtube.com/watch?v=omc_AKyJKlA
US President Ulysses S Grant Simpson Ancestral Home Ballygawley Co Tyrone Northern Ireland Walkround
* youtube.com/watch?v=zBjFuYYTBA8
President Andrew Jackson's Ulster Ancestral Home Tour
* youtube.com/watch?v=IF6cXmGYq9I
American Rangers WW2 Birthplace 1942 Boneybefore Carrickfergus Northern Ireland
* youtube.com/watch?v=Bx4n1-0W6eo
America Ulster Mural Lawnbrook Ave Shankill Road Reveals the Unbreakable Link Between Ulster & USA
