Samhain Stories from the Sound Archive | EPISODE 4

Our fourth episode of spooky stories from the archives is all about the banshee, whose wails warned that death was near 😱

Have you heard the banshee's lonely cry?

#Halloween #Samhain #Folklore

Samhain Stories from the Sound Archive | EPISODE 3

Introducing the third episode of spooky stories from the archives - we're making a return to GHOST STORIES 👻

We've taken a deep dive into hours of oral history recordings to hear from voices past about the ghosts of Ulster.

#Halloween #Samhain

Samhain Stories from the Sound Archive | EPISODE 2

Introducing our second episode of #spooky stories from the Sound Archive, all about THE DEVIL 😈

We've taken a deep dive into hours of oral history recordings to hear from voices past, sharing their stories about the Devil...

#Halloween #Samhain

Samhain Stories from the Sound Archive | EPISODE 1

Introducing our new series on spooky stories from the archives, and our first episode is on GHOSTS 👻

We've taken a deep dive into hours of oral history recordings to hear from voices past about the ghosts of Ulster.

#Halloween #Samhain

Sparks flying, fire roaring, bells ringing - are we describing love or a day in the forge? 💥🔨

When it comes to Matthew's work as a blacksmith, it's both.

#HeritageSkills #Blacksmithing #HandForged

The Lace Collection 🤩

Hear more from Curator of Textiles @valeriewilson.bsky.social, at the Folk Museum's Textile Takeover this Saturday, 11th October → bit.ly/46I3U9u

#TextileTakeover #IrishLace #BobbinLace #CrotchetLace #CarrickmacrossLace #LimerickLace

Watch as our visitor guide Suzanne makes a harvest knot, also known as a compass weave plait, or our favourite - a love knot. ❤️

Watch the full video → bit.ly/4pxe6Jm

#UlsterFolkMuseum #Harvest #HarvestSeason #HarvestKnots #LoveKnot #History #IrishHistory

Go behind the loom with our weaver Roisin as she shares about the craft of linen weaving and her journey of learning how to use a loom → bit.ly/4fCrDe8 #HeritageSkills

Go behind the scenes in our Heritage Carpenter's workshop.

Learn about the craft of carpentry, and why #HeritageCarpenter Peter Sloan loves his job.

Watch the full film here → bit.ly/4m2TiHn

#UlsterFolkMuseum #Carpentry #HeritageSkills #Woodworking

Lammas Day, or #Lughnasadh, is a traditional harvest festival celebrated on 1st August.

It marked the beginning of the harvest season, and the first potatoes were often harvested and enjoyed.

Follow along with our Heritage Farmers Robert and Pamela as they harvest the first crop → bit.ly/3Hawvdw

As the 12th approaches, we reflect on how history, identity & tradition shape life here. At Ulster Folk Museum, we’re reinterpreting the Orange Hall with the Museum of Orange Heritage. Discover the story of the Hand & Pen banner:
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#UlsterFolkMuseum #Reawakening #OrangeHall #Identity

Too fragile to display, the original Orange Hall banner has been replicated using modern tech so it can be shown in the hall. The original stays safe while its story stays visible. #UlsterFolkMuseum #KeepingHistoryAlive #Reawakening

What stories live within the walls of the Orange Hall at Ulster Folk Museum?We’re exploring its history, meaning & evolving role in NI’s culture as part of our Reawakening project with the Museum of Orange Heritage.
ulsterfolkmuseum.org/stories/hand-and-pen-orange-hall
#UlsterFolkMuseum #Reawakening

On the 21st June, we marked the longest day of the year with a Midsummer celebration - a celebration of fire, rituals and the sun.

Watch the full video here → bit.ly/3Tol5VZ

#UlsterFolkMuseum #Midsummer #SummerSolistice

We've been working with the Woodland Trust to restore our woodlands.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, go behind-the-scenes at the #UlsterFolkMuseum and learn about the work we're doing to save our heritage landscapes 🌳

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#WoodlandRestoration #Sustainability #AncientWoodland