Unearthed – Memories of a Garden in Germantown
Did you know that the suburb of Thomastown and its surrounds was once known as Germantown? ‘Memories of a Garden in Germantown’ is a special one-off event to hear from families descending from Ziebell’s Farmhouse, the only remaining bluestone German built home that has become a public museum.
Ziebell’s Farmhouse & Heritage Garden was founded in 1850 by German immigrants Sophia and Christian Ziebell and their nine children. The farmhouse became home to five generations of dairy farmers, their children and close relatives. Even now memories abound of what life was like at ‘The Pines’, the name given to the farm, and how the garden has evolved into a treasured oasis in Melbourne’s north.
Hear from Ziebell and Germantown descendants as they reveal accounts of long-gone outhouses, the fernery, heritage roses, orchard and a pet monkey bought from a passing circus! Learn about the little-known impact of German immigration on Melbourne, its culture and agriculture.
This event will take place on the grounds of Ziebell’s Farmhouse which is listed with the Heritage Council of Victoria and which features a stunning cottage garden.
Free parking and disabled parking available; disabled toilet access.