Wilson Ancestral Home
Whitewashed farmhouse near Strabane from which the grandfather of US President Woodrow Wilson emigrated in 1807; run by National Museums NI and currently closed.
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About the museum
The Wilson Ancestral Home stands at Dergalt, in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains near Strabane, County Tyrone. It is the house that James Wilson left in 1807 when, aged about twenty, he emigrated to Philadelphia. His grandson Woodrow Wilson later became the 28th President of the United States.
The house is a small whitewashed farmhouse of a type typical of Ulster emigrants' homes. A heritage listing dates the building to between 1800 and 1819 and also covers its outbuildings, including a pig house, a fowl house and a cart house. The state bought the property in the early 1960s, and it is now managed by National Museums NI through the Ulster American Folk Park.
According to the Visit Derry tourism site, the house is currently closed to visitors. Visitors are asked to contact the Ulster American Folk Park for access. The exterior of the site is publicly accessible and has outdoor interpretation, and the house is reached by a narrow lane with car parking at its foot.
Highlights
- Birthplace home of the emigrant ancestor of US President Woodrow Wilson
- Typical whitewashed Ulster emigrant farmhouse with outbuildings
- Outdoor interpretation panels at the site
- Managed by National Museums NI with the Ulster American Folk Park
- Operated by
- National Museums NI
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The exterior of the site is publicly accessible and has outdoor interpretation. The house is approached by a narrow, fairly long lane; no step-free access information is published.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car parking is at the base of the lane leading to the house.
The house is reached by a narrow lane.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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