Swan Guildford Historical Society

The Swan Guildford Historical Society Museum (SGHSM) collection is amongst the most significant in the state. This has been well established in the minds of people connected with the Society, and more widely within museum and historical circles for many years, and has been confirmed through the extensive and highly professional Significant Assessment carried out in 2010 by Lorraine Fitzpatrick and Paul Bridges.The historic nature of Guildford and its significant role in colonial times as a seminal agricultural area, port, administrative node, point of departure for outlying areas and the home of several notable colonial administrators and settlers, combine to make it an obvious place for a museum of importance. However, historical importance is not, of itself, sufficient to make for a significant collection. The museum’s rich collection has come about through the vision, enterprise and dedication of people involved in the Society and the generosity of donors over many years. The unique and significant qualities of this museum’s collection make it deserving of preservation for the long term future.