Larne Museum America 250 Heritage Walk

What to Expect

To mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, Larne Museum is hosting a free guided walk of historic sites around Larne connected to the town’s long history of emigration to America. Local guide Robert Stewart leads the walk, tracing the stories of people who left Larne’s shores for the New World. Afterwards, participants gather at Larne Museum for light refreshments and the formal launch of a new online interactive StoryMap documenting Larne’s American connections. The StoryMap will be freely available online after the event.

Good to Know

• Date: on or around Saturday 4 July 2026 (exact date to be confirmed - contact the museum to verify).

• Free; places are limited and must be booked in advance.

• To book: contact Larne Museum and Arts Centre on 028 2826 2443 or email marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.

• Larne Museum is housed in the former Carnegie Free Library (built 1905), itself a listed building with its own story of transatlantic connections.

• Flat, accessible walking route through Larne town centre.

Getting There

Larne Museum is at 2 Victoria Road, Larne, a short walk from Larne Town railway station (Belfast to Larne line, terminus).