The White House in Dalaradia Tour
Fri, 04 Apr
|Belfast
2pm leaving Discover Ulster Scots Centre 1 hour tour, then bus will return Nestled on the northern shore of Belfast Lough for the last 400 years, The White House tells the story of the Williamite and Jacobite Wars.
Time & Location
04 Apr 2025, 14:00 – 15:30
Belfast, 1-9 Victoria St, Belfast BT1 3GA, UK
About The Event
Nestled on the northern shore of Belfast Lough for the last 400 years, The White House tells the story of the Williamite and Jacobite Wars.
The building itself dates back to the 1500s but the most famous story associated with it is in 1690 when William of Orange landed at Carrickfergus on 14 June. William's army landed at the ancient quay near the White House and William rode from Carrickfergus where he met with General Schomberg and other people of note.
After falling into disrepair in the 1800s the building was later used as a gospel hall until 1997. At this point it was purchased on behalf of Abbey Historical Society by Ulster Garden Villages and in 2000, the White House Preservation Trust was formed to preserve and restore the building.
The Trust worked tirelessly to attract funding, and as a result The White House was transformed into a beautiful…
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