Museum of Orange Heritage - Sloan's House
Interpretive centre in Loughgall on the founding of the Orange Order in 1795, with a recreated parlour, original documents and a cafe.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Loughgall lies at the heart of the story of the Orange Institution, which was formed in 1795 after the Battle of the Diamond nearby. Sloan's House stands on Main Street in the village and is presented as the place where the Order came into being.
The museum is one of two interpretive centres run by the Museum of Orange Heritage, the other being Schomberg House in Belfast. Both opened in the summer of 2015 as a joint project of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland and the County Armagh Grand Orange Lodge, with support from the EU PEACE III Programme.
The permanent exhibition follows the origins of the Order and also looks at the Plantation and the history of the Loughgall area before 1795. Documents on display include some of the first warrants signed by the new Order. A highlight is Sloan's Parlour, a room recreated with graphics, audiovisual technology and objects to show how it may have looked when the Order was founded. The centre also offers research facilities and an outreach programme for schools and community groups.
Highlights
- Sloan's Parlour, recreated as at the Order's founding in 1795
- Documents including some of the first Orange warrants
- Exhibition on the Plantation and early Loughgall
- Cafe and research facilities on site
Permanent exhibition
- Sloan's House permanent exhibition – Documents, objects and displays on the founding of the Orange Order in 1795, the Plantation and local history, including the recreated Sloan's Parlour.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free; donations towards running costs are welcome. Groups need to book in advance.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
A cafe is on site.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Pre-booking is required for groups. An outreach programme offers lessons for schools and community groups, talks on Orange history, worksheets and lesson plans, and handling boxes that can be hired. |
