Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

18/06/2026

Tonight, we're joined by Ronnie Hanna for a talk on the American Declaration of Independence. 🗣 Great to see a full house - thanks for coming along!

16/06/2026

There are only a few tickets left for our talk on Thursday night! 🎟️ As we approach , you'll not want to miss this exciting chance to learn about Presbyterian and Puritan influence on America's foundation document – the Declaration of Independence. 📜

Book Now: https://buff.ly/4G99rbi

05/06/2026

We were recently gifted an important pair of portraits of William Barbour (1797-1875) and Eliza Barbour, née Kennedy (1800-73). 🎨 This is the same William who founded the linen thread business that carried his name – William Barbour & Sons of Hilden. 🧵

Read the full story about these special portraits: https://buff.ly/KtzeKnx

04/06/2026

Have you heard we're holding a talk to mark ? 🗣️ On 18 June, we'll be joined by Ronnie Hanna who is going to be speak about Presbyterian and Puritan influence on the United States' foundation document – the Declaration of Independence. 📜

Book now: https://buff.ly/4G99rbi

03/06/2026

Organic delivery ... powered by legs! 🚲🍎 It's World Bicycle Day, and we've uncovered this pear-fect photo of a delivery bike owned by Kelly's fruit shop around the 1970s. 🍐 The business once had premises on Bridge Street and Longstone Street, keeping the community well stocked with the freshest produce.

Did you ever receive an order from Kelly's? https://buff.ly/yLRxt1p

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29/05/2026

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the USA, we are delighted to announce an exciting upcoming talk by Ronnie Hanna, ‘Presbyterians, Puritans and the American Declaration of Independence’, on Thursday 18 June at 7pm.

This talk outlines the historical context of the foundation document of the United States, and explores two key influences on its ideas: the migration of Ulster Presbyterians to the colonies and the earlier impact of English Puritanism. Together, these traditions shaped the Declaration's emphasis on democracy and individual rights.

Book now: https://buff.ly/ofOx6Df

28/05/2026

An important update about our museum service today: ⬇️

Please be aware that The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum is currently closed following a fire incident in the building earlier today. The building was safely evacuated and the Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene.

The museum will remain closed to the public for the rest of today.

Thank you for your understanding.

26/05/2026

With the lovely weather, we figured it was time to pop into 'Melting Moments' for a 'poke'. 🍦☀️ How did their ice cream measure up?

Market Place, 1994: https://buff.ly/Nq2IB6S

25/05/2026

Drink in the cool breeze in Lisburn artist Anna Cheyne's Secret Garden in our new exhibition, Life of a Lisburn Artist!

https://www.lisburnmuseum.com/events/anna-cheyne-life-of-a-lisburn-artist/

21/05/2026

It's International Tea Day, and we're off to Philly for a cuppa! ☕ This point paper was designed for a renowned department store in Philadelphia, USA, established in 1861 by John Wanamaker. There's also a link to Lisburn – find out more here: https://buff.ly/PAzbLdb