A fantastic mix of conservation education and creativity, children will love the opportunity to draw and interact with Black Cockatoos at Norman Lindsay Gallery.
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Bringing the Past into the Present.
Tarella Cottage was built in the 1890s. As the family changed its purpose from holiday house to full-time residence, additions were made. Come along and see what's been done to the original cottage over those early years. You can explore Tarella Cottage, the Old Kitchen and the Research Centre.
Fairy Escapades
Children will enjoy an enchanting theatre performance travelling through hidden nooks of the gardens with Fairy Lilly and other mischievous creatures.
Blue Mountains Heritage Forum: Heritage Around Us
Step into the past and shape the future of the Blue Mountains heritage at the 2024 Blue Mountains Heritage Forum: 'Heritage Around Us'. Hosted at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, this free forum is aimed at heritage practitioners, heritage property owners and those with an interest in heritage.
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The Grange: Echoes of Bygone Eras
The Grange is holding an open day! You are invited to join one of the tours through the heritage listed property now owned by Barker College for the outdoor education program. Step back in time and learn about the significant history, architecture, and natural wonder of this beautiful place.
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Richmond Cemeteries Tour
Discover two of the Hawkesbury's lesser known, historic cemeteries as part of Heritage Festival. The Hawkesbury is unique having numerous cemeteries located in the area. We will visit the Old Presbyterian Cemetery followed by the Catholic and Methodist cemeteries in Richmond.
Hartley Historic Village and the Lost Inn Heritage Walk
Join your expert and experienced National Trust tour guide Huckleberry Campbell for an informative and entertaining wander back in time to the origins of Hartley Historic Village and its monumental courthouse.
A peep at our Pioneers
Guided tours of two local cemeteries that have memorials of local pioneers who impacted on life in The Oaks area and the wider shire of Wollondilly Shire. Following the tours visitors are invited to visit the Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum for light refreshments and a self guided tour.
Reflections of Place & Time – works from The Clint Collection
Explore the world of a family of artists who have been overlooked for the past 100 years. From Georgian London (1714-1811) to the Great Depression in Australia, the Clint family through four generations pursued their creativity - and livelihood - from the many branches of the fine arts.
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Writing a Eulogy Workshop with Keith Whelan
A eulogy or tribute can be a special part of a funeral, but where does one start with this important task? Join experienced presenter Keith Whelan for this free workshop.
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Mini-Discoverers Communication
A hands-on event for preschoolers and their carers looking and handling objects from the past. Children will be taken into the Camden Museum and a craft activity will follow in the library. Objects will reflect communication methods from the past. Includes storytime.
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Camden Voices Exhibition
An exhibition of photographs from our Camden Images combined with memories from our Camden Voices oral history collection.
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HISTORY OF FAMILIES WHOSE COTTAGES ARE AT THE AUSTRALIANA PIONEER VILLAGE
Step back in time and look through our Cottages from the 19th Century, we will have the family history to look at on the majority of our Cottages. There is also a Post Office, Police Station and Bank to go through with artifacts from the 1800s.
Descendants of Thomas & Jane Rose Annual Picnic at Rose Cottage
The Thomas & Jane Rose Family Society's annual Picnic Open Day aims to bring together descendants, friends and community members for a day of fun, reminiscence and appreciation of Thomas and Jane Rose as the first free settler family in Australia. It is held at heritage listed Rose Cottage (1811).
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Cooerwull Open Day
Just two hours from Sydney, Cooerwull House will be open for one day only. Still owned by descendants of its builder, Scottish immigrant Andrew Brown, this suite of seven buildings dating from 1826 was once the headquarters of a grazing empire that ran to hundreds of thousands of acres.
Oil Steam & Kerosene Family Fun weekend
Come and see operating steam driven engines from yesteryear and have a ride on our narrow gauge cane train. Check out petrol and kerosene run engines, mower racing, archery display, model boats on the lake, and our model railway display. A great day out for the family at reasonable prices.
Koshigaya- our Japanese Sister
Visit our exhibition of items related to the Campbelltown-Koshigaya sister city relationship. This April marks 40 years since the connection between both cities originated, and Campbelltown Library is celebrating it with an interesting array of memorabilia.
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Connections-Preserving the continuity of our community
Bella Vista Farm sits in spacious, picturesque parklands. Once owned by John and Elizabeth Macarthur it was later farmed by the Pearce family who developed it into a thriving citrus orchard. The farm, preserved in its entirety, sits upon a hilltop with sweeping views of the district.
Campbelltown and Koshigaya – 40 Years of Connections
To help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between the cities of Campbelltown, New South Wales and Koshigaya, Japan, the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society, has installed a large display of objects and photos, at Glenalvon House.
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Vintage Village Tour
Join the Heritage Team on a guided tour of the Vintage Village at Fairfield City Museum & Gallery during the Australian Heritage Festival in 2024.
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Heritage Discovery Walk – Cabra-Vale Tour
Join us on a guided tour of Cabra-Vale (Cabramatta and Canley Vale) to uncover the fascinating history behind each of these suburbs. Discover parks, heritage sites and colourful Daoist temples along the way... A visit to Canley Vale is a timeless experience for first timers!
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