Join us at 11am on the 21st and/ or 28th April to visit the Livingston Centre at Killinchy Parish Church.
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We Invite up to 30 visitors to join us at 11am for coffee and scones and a tour of the Centre. Rev Stanley Gamble and his team will explain the marvellous rich heritage of the church and community, detailing the contribution from the Killinchy Church to America, where the first rector Rev John Livingston and his family became one of the most prominent, influential families in American history. Lunch will be provided in the Centre’s Café.
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A free minibus is available for 16 people who do not have their own transport – please email us on admin@sirhanssloanecentre.co.uk to reserve.
Cost £5 registration fee each day – book via Eventbrite (small booking fee added on) or email admin@sirhanssloanecentre.co,uk.
The Livingston Centre at Killinchy Parish Church is a local heritage centre. It tells the transatlantic story of the Livingston family. Reverend John Livingston was the first Protestant rector of Killinchy in 1630. He was behind the building of the Eagle Wing, the first recorded attempted sailing between Ulster and America. The Livingston family became one of the most influential families in American history and includes Presidents, a First Lady, Congressmen, Senators, Governors, businessmen, entrepreneurs and military heroes. The Centre also covers other periods of history including the Celtic period, the Viking invasion, the Norman Conquest, the Ulster Plantation, 1798 Rebellion, 1859 Revival and the Ulster Covenant 1912
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Part of our Shared & Together where Ulster-Scots meets Irish programme of events – thanks to funding from Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland’s Reconciliation Fund.