We collect and uncover the migration stories from the North of Ireland through genealogy, public outreach, archaeology, and research.
The Ulster-Scots story in Maine and their influence on New England has been greatly overlooked and oversimplified by traditional historical narratives. U.S. census data 2020 confirms that Maine has, per capita, the highest percentage of self-identified Scottish and Scots-Irish descendants in the entire USA.
Our mission is to promote awareness of Maine’s Scots-Irish heritage and to gather, save, and share the stories of Maine’s Scotch-Irish families.
We welcome you to our website and invite you to explore. While we are in the process of developing an entirely new and modern site, we will be updating and adding new pages to this website on a regular basis. We hope you will return often and we encourage you to follow us on Facebook.
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We are sorry to report the passing of a great friend.
Alister McReynolds was the first from Northern Ireland to reach out and contact the Maine Ulster-Scots Project when it was first conceived in 2006. He has remained a constant friend, mentor and contributor to our program and to our followers ever since. He took it on himself to come to Maine and see our Ulster heritage first hand and report to anyone interested of his findings and of our ongoing work. He established connections with many people and organizations on our behalf and was always willing to contribute his time whenever it was needed. He became a great personal friend. His knowledge was vast, his heart was kind, and his impact on those he knew was always positive.
Our deepest condolences to all his family and friends. Alister became a symbol of renewed kinship reaching across “the pond” after 300 years of separation. God’s speed good friend.
1722 –In the Maine Woods, reflections on Kilrea ~ Poem by Alister McReynolds
November 23rd saw a standing room only audience for the first public report on MUSP's archaeological work "Uncovering the lost Ulster-Scots settlement at Flying Point." Our own, John Mann discussed who the Ulster-Scots were, why they came to Maine, and reviewed the various archeological work and finds that give us insights into this fascinating history.
Many thanks to John, the Freeport Historical Society and Wolfe's Neck Center and all the volunteers for a fantastic and well received talk.
Visit our EVENTS page to view upcoming and past MUSP events.
In 2026, the United States of America will mark its 250th anniversary. The Maine Ulster-Scots Project plans to embrace this historic moment by organizing events and developing initiatives to identify and honor the Scots-Irish Revolutionary War Patriots with connection to Maine who helped win the American War of Independence.
We look forward to organizing a series of inclusive activities showcasing our Patriots and battles that occurred in Maine. Watch is space as plans are formalized.
Share your family’s Maine patriot name and story with us at: info@maineulsterscots.com
CURRENT ARCHEALOGY PROJECTS
The Ulster-Scots ‘Means’ homestead story gets a fresh look and finding the Jacob Anderson Garrison or Block-house on Lower Flying Point, Freeport, Maine
