Andrew Jackson Centre facts for kids
The Andrew Jackson Centre, also known as the Andrew Jackson Cottage, is a special place in Boneybefore, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was once the home of the parents of Andrew Jackson. He later became the 7th President of the United States.
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Discovering the Andrew Jackson Centre
A President's Family Home
The centre has a traditional Ulster-Scots farmhouse. It has a cool thatched roof! This house was built around the 1750s. Andrew Jackson's parents lived here. They lived here just before they moved to South Carolina in the United States.
What You'll See Inside
The farmhouse is now a small museum. You can see rooms decorated just like they were back then. There's also a big display. It tells all about the life of Andrew Jackson.
Honoring US Rangers
In the cottage's gardens, you'll find the US Rangers Centre. This part honors brave soldiers. It's for the First Battalions of the special US Rangers. This group first started in 1942. They were first "activated" (which means they officially started) in the nearby town of Carrickfergus.
Making Visits Easy
The local council worked hard to make the centre easy for visitors. They put up new information signs. These signs are like others you see in Carrickfergus. They also added road signs. These signs help people find the centre more easily.
These changes help show the town's history. They highlight the Ulster-Scots connection to the United States. Many local people are very proud of this link. The original council, Carrickfergus Borough Council, joined with others in 2015. It became the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. This new council now opens the cottage five days a week for everyone to visit.
