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Newtownstewart is an area steeped in history and legend, and appropriately the Gateway centre and museum provides for a unique display of artefacts dating from the 19th Century. The "Dunbar Collection" is a delightful and enchanting exhibition of Victoria, militaria, old toys, packaging and photographic equipment that together form a themed display of yesteryear. The centre also houses a recreation of a traditional farmhouse kitchen with its "half door" and ever present life-like "Alice". Add...

Take a step back in time at Grays Printers Museum and glimpse our proud industrial heritage being brought back to life. A genuine printers devil will be present throughout the day, demonstrating the skill and artistry of the 19th century printer....

The Ulster American Folk Park is an outdoor museum of emigration history. Features include a thatched house, barns, log cabins and craft workshops. These depict emigrant life on both sides of the Atlantic. The Ship and Dockside Gallery links the old world and the new world exhibits.
Special highlights include:
The re-enactment of an American wake
An American frontier wedding
A storytelling festival
A Hallowe'en festival...

Blessingbourne Carriage Museum has 15 carraiges dating from the 1700's to the early 20th century. On display is the London - Oxford stage coach. Open on appointment only....

Among the numerous coaches on display is an 1825 London to Oxford stagecoach. The oldest carriage (1790) was privately owned and the most recent is a country doctor's buggy (1910). Horse-drawn farm machinery....