From Carrick To The Carolina's
Produced as part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence celebrations, a new documentary traces the life and legacy of Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson, mother of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. Filmed across Ulster and the Carolina backcountry, the programme follows Dr David Hume MBE joined by historians, descendants and community voices as they retrace Elizabeth’s journey from Carrickfergus in County Antrim to the rugged settlements of colonial America, where she forged a life marked by resilience, faith and sacrifice.
NVTV, in partnership with That’s TV, Dublin Community Television and Cork Community Television, is proud to announce a new documentary Carrick to the Carolinas.
Produced as part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence celebrations, the documentary traces the life and legacy of Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson, mother of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Filmed across Ulster and the Carolina backcountry, the programme follows Dr David Hume MBE joined by historians, descendants and community voices as they retrace Elizabeth’s journey from Carrickfergus in County Antrim to the rugged settlements of colonial America, where she forged a life marked by resilience, faith and sacrifice.
“Like many women in history, Elizabeth’s story has been a footnote in the life of Andrew Jackson, yet it is without a doubt her strength, courage and compasion that defined her son’s journey to the White House from a very early age.” said Dean Hagan from NVTV.
Drawing on newly recorded testimonies and local knowledge, the documentary explores the rich heritage of the Jackson family and the uncertainties surrounding Elizabeth’s early identity.
The documentary also examines the enduring mystery of Elizabeth’s final resting place in Charleston and the community efforts, historic and modern to honour her memory. Her story resonates as a testament to the grit, determination and cultural identity of Ulster-Scots women whose influence stretched across the Atlantic.
Screening on Sunday 14th December, Carrick to the Carolinas showcases the ongoing relationship between NVTV and That’s TV and their shared commitment to elevating authentic local stories. With Dublin and Cork Community Television joining the partnership.
Funded by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, the documentary will be broadcast on Sunday the 14th December on That’s TV (Freeview Channel 7 / Virgin 159) at 6pm in Northern Ireland, as well as Dublin Community Television (Virgin 802) and Cork Community Television (Virgin 803) at 7pm to over two million households across the island of Ireland.
Broadcast Information
That’s TV (Freeview 7 / Virgin 159(NI)), DCTV (Virgin 802 (ROI)), CCTV (Virgin 803 (ROI))
Supported by: Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund