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New Animated Series: From Ulster to America

13 February 2026

The new interactive animated series launches to mark the 250th Anniversary of US Independence this year.

As the USA prepares to celebrate 250 years of American Independence, a brand-new animated series From Ulster to America produced by Educational Voice is offering children a fun and educational introduction to the Ulster-Scots people who helped shape the founding of the United States. 

From Ulster to America was funded by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund and developed with support from Matthew Warwick – who also voices the eagle, and special thanks to Silverstream Primary School, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. 

Aimed at children aged 7 to 12 this interactive series is brought to life by a cheerful animated eagle narrator who guides viewers through short, lively episodes that highlight real historical figures, from daring frontierswomen to political influencers and early American patriots. 

Meet the Ulster-Scots Who Helped Build a Nation 

Each episode features a different character from Scots-Irish aka Ulster-Scots heritage who made a significant impact during the Revolutionary era and beyond including: 

  • Oliver Pollock, the Ulster-born merchant who created the dollar sign 
  • Mary Draper Ingles, a courageous frontierswoman whose remarkable journey captured the early American spirit 
  • James Gamble, the Co. Fermanagh-born Ulster-Scots industrialist who co-founded the world-famous Proctor & Gamble soap company 
  • Plus, many others whose Ulster roots played a key role in the foundation of the United States of America. 

Michelle Connolly, producer and founder of Educational Voice, said: “This series is a celebration of courage, identity and connection. It’s about showing children that their heritage is part of a much bigger story, one that helped shape the foundations of the United States. And by using animation and interactivity, we’re making that history playful, accessible and memorable.” 

Heidi McAlpin, Northern Ireland Screen Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund Manager added: “As we gear up for this year’s 250th anniversary of the US Independence, From Ulster to America brings this epic Ulster-Scots story to a younger online audience. Its digital presence will make it accessible both in Northern Ireland and further afield allowing a new generation to discover those strong American Ulster-Scots connections in a fun, interactive way.”  

From Ulster to America is freely available to schools, libraries, and families in Northern Ireland and beyond via this link Scots-Irish – LearningMole. 

Image credit: Educational Voice.