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.

Folk Life

Stories

The Longest Day of the Year

A sacred celebration of fire, rituals and the sun, Midsummer has its roots in ancient Irish traditions.

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Living

A view of country scenery: green fields, blue skies, and white clouds.

The Land

Stories

Rhythms of the Year

Learn about the traditional agricultural year in Ulster.

View of the Ulster Folk Museum rural area

The Land

Stories

Sounds of the Ulster Folk Museum

Sounds from around the Ulster Folk Museum that will connect you to our natural and cultural landscapes.

Two older women share a laugh together in a black and white photograph.

Folk Life

In Pictures

Women in Frame

Exploring the lives of the women of Ulster through photography.

Making

A close up vide of white lace on a green background. The lace has small knots in its grid, with beautiful floral detailing.

Textiles

Stories

Lacemaking

Learn about the rich history of Irish lace with Valerie Wilson, Curator of Textiles.

Textiles

Stories

Piece Work

Learn more about quilts from our collection with Valerie Wilson, Curator of Textiles.

A blacksmith in his forge in the backgroun; a fire and tools in the foreground.

Heritage Skills

Stories

Smithing

Learn about the heritage skill of smithing through the objects and stories of the Ulster Folk Museum.

Learn more about heritage skills

Growing

Food

Serial

Foraging in Summer

Join Clare from Feasting on Weeds as we forage at the Ulster Folk Museum.

Close up of hands holding newly harvested potatoes

Food

Stories

The Potato Harvest

Follow along with this year's potato harvest, from farm to fork.

The Land

Article

The Solitary Bee

For World Bee Day, learn more about the solitary bees that live at the Ulster Folk Museum, and the best foods for these vital pollinators.

Explore foraging at the Ulster Folk Museum