A Very Special 200th Anniversary
22nd - 25th April 2023
The Swan family extends a warm invitation
to all descendants of John and Mary Swan,
who arrived in Hobart from London on 25th of April 1823,
to a 200th aniversary celebration in Hobart in April 2023.
Important Dates
Events are planned over four days, essentially to accommodate families with children starting a new school term on Monday 24th while also celebrating the 200th anniversary on 25th April. There is a summary below.
We would like everyone to please pre-book for each event by clicking on the button on the top right of each page.
Important note
When booking tickets through our booking page, it is important to click the orange ‘Get Tickets’ button. When booking tickets please make sure you click the drop downs underneath each day and event title so you can see individual ticketing cost, apply the appropriate quantity then continue to the check out page.
The Swan 200 Booklet
A 200th anniversary 24 page booklet is being printed especially for the occasion. You may order yours through the booking page.
Saturday 22nd April – King’s Domain (Hobart)
The grand event - a big family lunch party for all ages.
Sunday 23rd April - Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania in Sandy Bay (Hobart)
Afternoon tea with historical displays.
Monday 24th April – Campbell Town / Hobart
Garden picnic at Howley Lodge at Campbell Town. A chance for visitors and Southerners to meet Northern cousins.
Also a self-guided tour of historic Swan places around Hobart. Map provided.
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Tuesday 25th April – The 200th Anniversary - Anzac Day (Bagdad and Hobart)
Dawn service at Bagdad where a family member will deliver an address on behalf of the Swan family.
Later in the morning all invited to visit Rosewood the original John Swan land grant.
Last up, a “Swansong” pub lunch in Hobart.
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How it all started
