Role of Ulster settlers in Amercian Revolution to be celebrated in drama and music at The Braid

The role of Ulsterman and women in the American Revolution will be the focus of a major performance at The Braid on Thanksgiving Day (November 26).

‘Revolting People: A celebration of Ulster Scots and the American Revolution’ has been created by historian and broadcaster David Hume to help mark America 250 in the borough.

Artists will include Sir Henry Inglesby Fife and Drum Corp. Photo (stock image): Philip Byrne

placeholder image — Artists will include Sir Henry Inglesby Fife and Drum Corp. Photo (stock image): Philip Byrne

David said: "This will be a celebration of the role of people from this part of the world during the American Revolution and also their ongoing story."

Tickets free and donations in support of the Mayor's Appeal: to book go to: https://www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/whats-on/what-revolting-people-a-celebration-of-ulster-scots-and-the-american-revolution

David added: "There will be drama, music and song, some of it from the Revolutionary period and we will also be reflecting major figures in American history of Ulster Scots stock such as John Steinbeck, Woody Guthrie, Amelia Earhart and others.

Artists will include Stonewall Ulster Scots, Antrim and Derry Fiddlers, Lisa Dawson and Ami Ogilby, Sir Henry Inglesby Fife and Drum, and drama players.