🟠More Opening Times Added for Drumcree Exhibition 🟠
Day time opening now available from 10am-4pm Monday 3rd July-Friday 7th July
Exhibition Opening Times
Friday 30th June~ 7pm-9pm
Saturday 1st July~ 10am-2pm
Monday 3rd July to Friday 7th July ~ 10am-4pm & 7pm-9pm
Saturday 8th July ~ 10am-2pm
An important opportunity to look at the history and heritage of the Siege, but also Drumcree Parish and the long established connection the local Orange Institution has with the Parish as we go right back to that very first Orange Church Service.
A lot has changed for the town in 25 years including changing demographics of the local area.
This Exhibition and other events surrounding it will provide a reflection and an educational opportunity for the younger generations to know the history behind one of the biggest events locally that put Portadown on the world map.
Group Bookings Available
🟠Countdown is on and preparations are well underway for the launch of the
Drumcree Exhibition🟠
An important opportunity to look at the history and heritage of the Siege, but also Drumcree Parish and the long established connection the local Orange Institution has with the Parish as we go right back to that very first Orange Church Service.
A lot has changed for the town in 25 years including changing demographics of the local area.
This Exhibition and other events surrounding it will provide a reflection and an educational opportunity for the younger generations to know the history behind one of the biggest events locally that put Portadown on the world map.
Exhibition Opening Times
Friday 30th June~ 7pm-9pm
Saturday 1st July~ 10am-2pm
Monday 3rd July to Friday 7th July ~ 7pm-9pm
Saturday 8th July ~ 10am-2pm
Group Bookings Available
🟠New Exhibition launching this summer🟠
An important opportunity to look at the history and heritage of the Siege, but also Drumcree Parish and the long established connection the local Orange Institution has with the Parish as we go right back to that very first Orange Church Service.
A lot has changed for the town in 25 years including changing demographics of the local area.
This Exhibition and other events surrounding it will provide a reflection and an educational opportunity for the younger generations to know the history behind one of the biggest events locally that put Portadown on the world map.
🟠 As part of the exhibition and one particular area of the history that is yet to be recorded on our archives is the important role that local women had during this time. If any local women have a story to tell and history to be recorded about Drumcree we would like to get that history recorded for future generations, so as time moves on their role is not forgotten. This is not a big interview it is just a couple of questions we will ask to explore women’s role. This can be done through written or verbal communication. Email [email protected]
Forgotten stories of Veterans of the Great War are available to access through Portadown Ex Servicemen LOL 608 App.
Funded through our CATCH Funding Programme made possible by National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Scan the QR Code to access.
2022
2022 was a busy one 🎉
We would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We thank everyone for their continued support.
A massive thank you to our hard working volunteers who made the year a massive success 👏
Our office is now closed until Wednesday 4th January as the PHT team enjoy a well deserved holiday 🎉
This evening Portadown Young Ambassadors had the privilege to take part and lay wreaths during the Menin Gate Service. ❤️
Today marks the start of Orange Heritage Week 2022 🎉 … and it’s set to be a busy one 👏
Our new and permanent exhibition ‘Heart and Heritage of the Orange Citadel’ officially opens this evening at 7:00pm. This details the history of Carleton Street Orange Hall and Heritage Centre and the Lodges and Preceptories who sit in the hall. Check out our wee sneak peek in the video below 👀
The Exhibition will be available to view throughout Orange Heritage Week 21st-28th September free of charge.
Opening times:
Wednesday 21st September - from 7pm
Thursday 22nd September 10:00am-4:30pm
Friday 23rd September 10:00am-3pm
Saturday 24th September 10:00am-12 noon
Monday 26th September 10:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 27th September 10:00am- 4:30pm
Wednesday 28th September 10:00am- 4:30pm
Her Story Her History: The Sisterhood Exhibition detailing the events which led to the formation of the women’s Orange Institution in Portadown is also available to view.
🧡 Portadown District Women’s LOL No 3 are also launching Portadown Women’s Cultural Friendship with a Coffee Morning in the hall from 10am-12noon on Saturday 24th September. This marks the start of the women’s district centenary celebrations for 2023.
During this event there will also be launch of their new Faith ~ Hope ~ Charity Badges which are priced at only £3.50
#portadownyoungambassadors are pleased to launch their new fundraising project for their Battlefields Trip.
The opportunity to create remembrance coins at Carleton Street Orange Hall and Heritage Centre
Creative Workshops are available on the dates below:
Tuesday 23rd August 11am-3pm
Wednesday 24th August 11am-3pm
Thursday 25th August 11am-3pm
Friday 26th August 11am-1pm
Tuesday 30th August 11am-3pm
Wednesday 31st August 11am-3pm
Monday 5th September 6pm-7pm
Saturday 10th September 11am-2pm (during the family fun and breakfast morning)
🔴For a £1 donation design your own wooden remembrance coin which will then be brought out on our tour and placed at different graves and memorials.
All set up for the Twelfth Demonstration in Armagh City 🧡
We are located at the bottom of the mountain 👀 💪
Come say hello 👋 Our team including some of our Young Ambassadors look forward to meeting you all 🎉
🚨Funding Opportunities 👏
We are calling all community groups, historical groups, heritage groups, Loyal Order Organisations and Bands in the local area.
Opportunities for your organisation to access funding through joining our CATCH Network~ Community Action & Training in Cultural Heriatge.
We are inviting groups to join us for our launch night on Monday 20th June at 7:30pm at Carleton Street Orange Hall and Heritage Centre.
To Register for the launch night send us a PM, email [email protected] or call 38332010 by 10:00am on Monday 20th June.
This opportunity is part of our ARCH programme which is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund. The grants will be administered by Portadown Heritage Tours.
It’s been a busy week but the preparations are almost complete and we are ready to welcome you all on Saturday 👏
Our video below highlights all the activities that are happening.
✅ Doors open from 12 noon
✅ £2 per person entry and each person will receive a wristband so they come and go throughout the day.
✅ Those aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
✅Free Jubillee themed sweetie cone at the door for kids* *while stock lasts
✅Coffee Bar open with tea/coffee, soft drinks and Traybakes for sale.
✅Free Popcorn at the cinema experience* *while stock lasts
✅ Heritage Centre is open with merchandise also available
✅ Our Portadown Young Ambassadors will also be helping out on the day, a perfect opportunity to meet them and say hello 👋
Big Thank you to our local suppliers who have made the fun day possible Castle Kings Bouncy Castle Hire & Twinkle and Twist #supportlocalbusiness
Special thanks to The Somme Association & Somme Museum for lending us their excellent exhibition on D Day Voices in WW2. We always appreciate your help and support 👏
A memorable day will conclude with the finale Portadown Orange District LOL 1 mini Twelfth and Jubilee Celebration parade from Carleton street at 7pm.
Countdown is on for Saturday 👑 🎉 📸
Join us for Portadown Community Jubilee Celebration 👏
It’s been a busy week but the preparations are almost complete and we are ready to welcome you all on Saturday 👏
Our video below highlights all the activities that are happening.
✅ Doors open from 12 noon
✅ £2 per person entry and each person will receive a wristband so they come and go throughout the day.
✅ Those aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
✅Free Jubillee themed sweetie cone at the door for kids* *while stock lasts
✅Coffee Bar open with tea/coffee, soft drinks and Traybakes for sale.
✅Free Popcorn at the cinema experience* *while stock lasts
✅ Heritage Centre is open with merchandise also available
✅ Our Portadown Young Ambassadors will also be helping out on the day, a perfect opportunity to meet them and say hello 👋
Big Thank you to our local suppliers who have made the fun day possible Castle Kings Bouncy Castle Hire & Twinkle and Twist #supportlocalbusiness
Special thanks to The Somme Association & Somme Museum for lending us their excellent exhibition on D Day Voices in WW2. We always appreciate your help and support 👏
A memorable day will conclude with the finale Portadown Orange District LOL 1 mini Twelfth and Jubilee Celebration parade from Carleton street at 7pm.
Following the fantastic success of the Militaria and Collectables Fair in March we are pleased to announce another date for a second event on Saturday 21st May at Carleton Street Orange Hall and Heritage Centre
Proceeds in aid of Air Ambulance NI and David Graham Shillington Community Veterans Association.
Hot Food Available from 10am
