The Andrew Jackson Centre is named after Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the USA and hero of the Battle of New Orleans, whose parents emigrated from Carrickfergus in 1765. The centre is a thatched cottage resembling the Jackson home, and is based close to the original residential site. It houses displays related to the life and career of Andrew Jackson as well as the extensive and long standing connections between Northern Ireland and America. The Andrew Jackson Cottage is housed in a traditional thatched Ulster –Scots farmhouse built in 1750’s. It has been restored to its original state including an open fireplace with a daub and wattle canopy and hanging crane. The interior has been decorated as a traditional cottage with a dresser, sponge wear crockery and iron pots and griddles. The centre has an impressive display on the life and career of Andrew Jackson (1767- 1845) 7th President of the United States of America whose parents emigrated from here in 1765 and a collection of Ulster patchwork quilts and farm machinery. In the grounds of the centre is the US Rangers Centre, a small museum dedicated to the men of the First Battalions of the elite American Army Unit the US Rangers that was first “activated” in Carrickfergus in 1942. The display includes documents, uniform and photographs and other material detailing the birth of this famous combat unit.

Prices: Admission Free

Opening times:
From Wed 1 Apr:
Monday to Friday 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm
Weekends 2:00pm-4:00pm
From Mon 1 Jun - Wed 30 Sep:
Monday to Friday 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-6:00pm
Weekends 2:00pm-6:00pm

Location:
2 Boneybefore,
Carrickfergus,
County Antrim