The US Rangers Traditional Cache
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Cache is a small black magnetic nano with just a log. It is wheelchair accessible to the cache but there is one small kerb to negotiate. The cache is placed OUTSIDE the Andrew Jackson Cottage and garden.
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.
Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Centre Opening Times
The Andrew Jackson Cottage highlights Carrickfergus' strong American and Ulster - Scots connections as well as telling the story of Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the USA, whose parents emigrated to America from Carrickfergus in 1765.
Open by appointment only - contact Tourist Information Centre to book 028 9335 8049
Contact Address
Tourist Information Centre
11 Antrim Street
Carrickfergus
Co. Antrim
BT38 7DG
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