Book Tickets Online
About
This immersive, guided heritage experience is set within the historic landscape of Montalto Estate in County Down. Through guided walks, live interpretation and engaging storytelling, visitors uncover the fascinating links between Ulster emigration, the American Revolution and the Rawdon family of Montalto, whose story intertwines with the birth of the United States.
Led by expert storyteller and guide Ken Dawson, journey through award-winning gardens, woodland trails and the grounds of one of Northern Ireland's most distinctive private estates, guests encounter revolutionary ideas, military demonstrations and the personal stories of those who left Ireland to shape a new nation.
The experience concludes with tea, coffee and homemade shortbread in the elegant surroundings of Montalto House, offering visitors a memorable and authentic connection to the shared history of Ireland and America. The experience can be enhanced with period-inspired food and drink menu, offering visitors a rich sense of place and heritage. Perfect for heritage travellers and ancestry groups seeking authentic Ulster-Scots connections.
