Abbey Historical Society

The Society is established to advance public education in Newtownabbey and the surrounding area (hereinafter referred to as the "area of benefit") and in particular to: (a) promote the study of and encourage public interest in the history of the area of benefit; (b) to record and preserve the local history of the area of benefit; (c) to highlight, preseve and restore the sites of historical interest in the area of benefit and in particular the 'bawn' known as The White House, Newtownabbey. The advancement of education,The advancement of religion,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science