Welcome to the Hans Sloane website where you can find out about one of Ulster’s most famous sons and discover the many celebrations that will soon be under way in his place of birth – the picturesque village of Killyleagh in Co Down, Northern Ireland.
“Sloane 350” is a group of Killyleagh residents who, with the support of Down District Council, the Killyleagh Development Association and Cadogan Estates, wish to celebrate the life and legacy of this great man and invite you to partake in an upcoming itinerary of wonderful events. Sir Hans Sloane, the man who gave the world milk/drinking chocolate and whose collection founded the British Museum was honoured in spectacular fashion in Killyleagh from April to September 2010.
This year our events include the now annual Hans Sloane concert with Cameratino- a chamber music ensemble of Camerata Ireland on 12th April and the Hans Sloane Birthday lecture with renowned speaker Tim Littlewood of the British Natural History Museum on April 13th 2012.
Continuing on from this in 2012 we are having a series of events culminating in another spectacular Ball and a Chocolate and fine foods festival in September.
So come along and find out about Hans Sloane’s remarkable life and wish him a Happy 352th Birthday!
