Carrickfergus Churchyards: Stories behind the Stones with Dr William Roulston, Ulster Historical Foundation.

Join free on-line webinars presented by Mid and East Antrim Museum & Heritage Service. These specially tailored webinars explore aspects of family history research using local sites and Mid and East Antrim museum collections. The webinars are aimed at people who are interested in family history research or those who may be starting out in their journey of discovery.

Dr William Roulston, Research Director at the Ulster Historical Foundation will explore churchyards and cemeteries within the historic town of Carrickfergus to reveal how they can be an excellent source for family history research. He will also explore the outlying graveyard at Kilroot linking a family burial there with the Andrew Jackson presidential homestead at Boneybefore. The webinar will signpost relevant collections at Carrickfergus Museum and on-line resources to help in your own research.

Two further webinars are in conjunction with the Ulster Historical Foundation.

Leaving Hearth and Home: 18th Century Emigration from Ahoghill Parish with Natalie Bodle of Roots Revealed

16 February 7pm – 8.15pm

Book on eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137605340277

Larne: A Port Town Case Study with Dr William Roulston, Ulster Historical Foundation

8 February 7pm – 8.15pm

Book on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137607777567

Please note all webinars will be recorded.

Webinars produced by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and funded by the Museum Development Network, the Art Fund and NI Museums Council.