"Our frontiers were shaped by Scots-Irish - that proud, hearty clan from the hills of Ulster that gave us Davy Crockett and Mark Twain and Teddy Roosevelt and Neil Armstrong" Secretary of State Marco Rubio. state.gov/releases/2026/02/s…

On the cusp of America’s 250th anniversary, Minister @GordonLyons1 has launched the Ulster-American Treasures: The Migration Story, celebrating the contributions of Ulster settlers to the establishment of the US. 🇺🇸 👇 Check out the electronic version of the publication and other #USANI250 projects: communities-ni.gov.uk/topics… @PRONI_DFC @America250 @UlsterScotsAgen @USAInNI

Last night we celebrated 250 years of American independence with an exceptional showcase of food and drink from across the United States. Thank you to all the U.S. food and drink associations whose support helped make this a fantastic celebration of American food and culture.

Early emigrants from the Cullybackey area played a vital role in events that shaped the American nation. Honored to join @CullybackeyCP , @CommunitiesNI & @mea_bc in launching a new exhibition that brings this story to life. @Freedom250

I spoke with members of the British-American Project recently about my impressions after serving over one year as Ambassador to the UK, and celebrating 250 years of American Independence. It is groups like this that are the true strength of our alliance - a diverse cross-section of emerging leaders that are working to enrich the partnership between our two countries.

Minister @GordonLyons1 has launched another milestone in the #USANI250 journey – ‘Ulster American Treasures: The Migration Story’, the latest publication by @PRONI_DFC. 🇺🇸 👀 Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/m…

The U.S. Embassy in London and the Consulates General in Edinburgh, Belfast, and Hamilton will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day. On Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

In 1760, John Simpson left his humble whitewashed cottage near Ballygawley for Ohio. His great grandson was a commanding general in our civil war before becoming our 18th President. Grateful to @MidUlster_DC for planting a tree at Ulysses Grant’s lovingly restored Presidential Homestead in honor of our semi-quincentennial. #Freedom250 #USANI250

Honored to join @niexecutive Junior Ministers @aislingreillysf & @Joanne_Bunting at the phenomenal @BlackMountainss to celebrate the 40th birthday of the @FundforIreland. Fitting tribute to the unsung heroes of NI’s political, social & economic progress! #IFI40

Today marks exactly one year since Harriet and I arrived in the UK, and what a year it has been! From trade deals, two visits to the UK from President Trump, including an historic second State Visit, to hosting the Vice President, the Speaker of the House, eight Cabinet secretaries, and a host of senior officials. Throughout it all, I have been working to deliver @POTUS @RealDonaldTrump’s priorities of making Americans safer, stronger, and more prosperous through our work with the UK, while affirming the shared values that bind our countries. As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, I am excited to lead @USAinUK in continuing to build on these strong foundations in the coming year. There is truly no partnership like ours, and I am honored to serve and strengthen it every day as U.S. Ambassador to the UK.

Harriet and I were pleased to attend a special evening at the Royal Over-Seas League where I spoke about the deep and integrated partnership between the U.S. and UK. So many of the world’s prevailing ideas, technological innovations, economic revolutions, and realignments have originated in our two countries. Many of those world-changing ideas, we have developed together. As we celebrate the 250th year of America’s founding and look toward the future, the United States is committed to supporting a prosperous United Kingdom.

📸 A historic state visit honoring 250 years of shared heritage in photos. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

In this special @Freedom250 year, we’re remembering local pioneers at the forefront of industry as well as our revolutionary war. James Gamble left County Fermanagh for Ohio in 1819, co-founding Proctor & Gamble. Honored to attend the unveiling of a blue plaque in his honor in Enniskillen yesterday. share.google/u5kh7rgf6Q7yt9F…

On This Day In History (1791), our 15th President James Buchanan was born. His parents emigrated from Drumragh near Omagh, eight years prior. The Ulster American Folk Park located close-by does excellent work to promote our deep, shared history. Great to connect with its General Manager John-Paul Coyle last week. #Freedom250 @NatMuseumsNI

It was a pleasure to welcome First Lady Cecilia Abbott to the U.S. Embassy in London to discuss the official launch of the State of Texas United Kingdom and Northern Ireland Office, a major milestone that will deepen U.S.-UK economic ties. As the UK is already a top investor in Texas, this new office will serve as a vital bridge for business, innovation, and shared prosperity.

I strongly condemn the recent appalling arson attacks targeting Jewish communities in London and hope the perpetrators will be swiftly brought to justice. I am grateful to the police, fire services, and local authorities for their rapid and professional response. We will continue to work closely with the Jewish community and UK Government to confront the rising antisemitism that is pervading our societies.

From Harriet and I, and all of us at the U.S. Mission in the UK, we wish all who are celebrating a blessed and joyful Easter.

Easter closure notice: The U.S. Embassy in London and the Consulates General in Belfast and Edinburgh will be closed on April 3 and April 6. The U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton will be closed on April 3. Normal operations will resume on the next business day.

👀 Minister @GordonLyons1 has announced that original documents highlighting the deep historical links between the United States and Northern Ireland will be coming here later this year. 🇺🇸 Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/l…

What. A. Night. 👏 Minister @GordonLyons1 cohosted a prestigious reception with @America250 to further strengthen the enduring links between Northern Ireland and the US. Around 250 attendees from the worlds of business, culture, tourism and politics on both sides of the Atlantic enjoyed an evening of networking and cultural exchange as we look ahead to a summer of celebration… 👀🇺🇸👇: communities-ni.gov.uk/topics… #America250 #USANI250 @PRONI_DFC @UlsterScotsAgen @JenMCondon @JoeCrowleyNY @JohnJamesMI @SenKevinCramer @SenCapito @SpeakerPelosi