Andrew Jackson Centre facts for kids
The Andrew Jackson Centre, also known as the Andrew Jackson Cottage, is a special place in Northern Ireland. It was once the home of the parents of Andrew Jackson, who later became the 7th President of the United States. You can find this historic cottage in the small village of Boneybefore in County Antrim.
The centre includes a traditional Ulster-Scots farmhouse. It has a thatched roof, which means the roof is made of straw or reeds. The farmhouse was built in the 1750s. Andrew Jackson's parents lived here just before they moved to South Carolina in the United States.
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Discovering the Andrew Jackson Centre
This interesting centre helps visitors learn about an important part of history. It shows the connection between Northern Ireland and the United States. Many local people are very proud of this link.
Inside the Historic Cottage
When you go inside the farmhouse, it feels like a small museum. The rooms look just like they would have in the 1750s. You can see how people lived back then. There are also many displays that tell the story of Andrew Jackson's life. It's a great way to learn about a past US President and his family's beginnings.
Honoring US Rangers at the Centre
The grounds around the cottage also have another important place: the US Rangers Centre. This part of the centre honors brave soldiers from the First Battalions of the special US Rangers. This elite group was first formed in the nearby town of Carrickfergus in 1942.
Making History Accessible
Local councils have worked hard to make the Andrew Jackson Centre easy for everyone to visit. They added new signs and information boards to help people find their way. The Carrickfergus Borough Council started these improvements. In 2015, this council joined with others to form the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. This new council has kept the cottage open for public visits five days a week.
See also
- List of buildings and monuments honoring presidents of the United States in other countries
External links
- Mid and East Borough Antrim information on the Andrew Jackson Cottage
- Andrew Jackson and US Rangers Centres - Discover Northern Ireland
- Carrickfergus Borough information on the Andrew Jackson Cottage
