Education

Learning from our past shapes our future …..

The Ramelton Story is located in restored warehouses, which in themselves are of historical interest, and they are situated on the quayside beside the site of an old O'Donnell Castle. Many of the principal buildings in the town of Ramelton were constructed in the late 18th century and include a Georgian Mall and several quayside warehouses.

• Ramelton's Geology, Geography, Archaeology, Topography
• Gaelic Chieftains and the Flight of the Earls
• Plantation and Settlement
• Religious Diversity including Rev Francis Makemie - the founder of American Presbyterianism
• Georgian Ramelton
• Industrial Age in Ramelton's Georgian Port
• Famine and Emigration
• Ramelton's decline and rejuvenation
• Modern Development

What Dr Jonathan Bardon, renowned historian said .........

At the launch of a cross border initiative to raise awareness in the value of exhibitions such as Ramelton Story Exhibition, Dr Bardon stated that these centres will not only play an important role in education, but also in developing mutual understanding among communities on both sides of the border.

Dr Bardon also stated "I believe that there are very strong arguments for saying that the origins of the 'Troubles' can be traced back to the Flight of the Earls, because this was a pivotal event which sent shock waves reverberating down four centuries. For that reason, although there are many other fine heritage centres, I believe that what the centres in this project have to offer is something very special both now and in the future".

The Centres involved in the cross-border initiative were the Donegal Ancestry Centre in Ramelton, Flight of the Earls in Rathmullan, Tower Museum in Derry and the Plantation Centre in Draperstown. All of the Centres have an association with the Flight of the Earls and the Ulster Plantation during the 17th century.

Special admission rates for students and groups are available.