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3 Aug 2019 The first ten Governors used this site as a country residence from 1790 to 1855 and their presence still haunts Old Government House. Children will learn about each of the rooms on the ground floor, what they are and how they were used during the Governors’ time. They also hearmore
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29 Nov 2019 - 1 Dec 2019 Some of the beautiful offerings available to buy include handmade jewellery, exquisite Christmas puddings/ cakes, gemstone accessories, stunning bags, delicious wines & liqueurs, prints, tea towels, Christmas hampers and local heritage books/ walking guides. PLEASE NOTE the times of the 3 days are: Friday 29 Nov: 3-8pmmore
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1 Nov 2019 We will meet at about 9.30am (location to be confirmed upon payment) where we travel to the Moss Vale Railway Station’s Governor’s Waiting Room, the only Railway Station in Australia that was designed and built for Vice Regal use, built in 1867. From there we will proceed to Hillview builtmore
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2 Aug 2019 This touring exhibition, presented by The National Trust (NSW), will showcase over 40 pieces from the Havelberg-Smith collection (c. 1700-1840), which highlight stylistic changes in English glass, driven by advances in technology and changes in the way people ate, drank and socialised. Tickets to this special evening are $40 formoreBook now
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11 Jul 2019 - 27 Jul 2019 ‘The Queen’s Album’ is a new exhibition produced to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria. It features images from the 1882 album reproduced from original glass plate negatives sourced from the State Archives Collection. At Windsor Castle on 27 February, 1882 Queen Victoria received a specialmore
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5 Aug 2019 Take this opportunity to also view Georgian Glass: Colonial Style: a travelling exhibition of over 40 beautiful pieces from the Havelberg-Smith Collection that will be on display at Lindesay in Darling Point until 27th September. This exhibition, presented by The National Trust (NSW), will showcase more than 40 pieces frommore
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27 Aug 2019 The course will be guided by Craig Hulbert of Stonecraft Landscapes. Craig has been building stonewalls for over 30 years in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. He has been involved in all aspects of walling including retaining, freestanding and artistic expressions of the craft. Craig learnt dry stone walling frommore
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18 Oct 2019 - 20 Oct 2019 In the early days of settlement timber getting, agriculture and the discovery of coal brought population and prosperity to the area. Pokolbin is the centre of the Lower Hunter Valley Wine region where the production of world class wines has encouraged a flourishing tourist industry. Within easy reach of Sydneymore
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2 Nov 2019 Tours of the Dairy Cottage, one of the oldest intact cottages still standing in Australia, will be available while children are invited to try out Parramatta Park’s new convict and heritage themed inclusive and accessible playground, located just down the hill from Old Government House. This event is being runmore
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28 Jun 2019 - 5 Oct 2020 Over the next ten months the Friends of Norman Lindsay Gallery and Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum will present a series of creative events, which kicked off this month with an evening to honour Rose Lindsay, Norman’s wife and model on July 6. Details of upcoming events can be foundmore
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17 Aug 2019 We retreat to step back from our everyday life… Don’t miss this rare opportunity. In partnership with Retford Park, Carli Phillips from Corporate Wellbeing Hub and Laure Ancedy from Balance By Design, invite you to a unique experience of balance, wellness and wisdom. This one-day retreat will be heldmore
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28 Jul 2019 Artist Robert Malherbe joins us to discuss portraiture and will create a finished portrait on paper of one lucky audience member! As an Archibald finalist in 2017 and 2018 and winner of the Manning Regional Art Gallery’s Naked and Nude painting prize, Robert is one of Australia’s leading figurative painters,more
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18 Oct 2019 - 20 Oct 2019 In the early days of settlement timber getting, agriculture and the discovery of coal brought population and prosperity to the area. Pokolbin is the centre of the Lower Hunter Valley Wine region where the production of world class wines has encouraged a flourishing tourist industry. Within easy reach of Sydneymore
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18 Oct 2019 - 20 Oct 2019 In the early days of settlement timber getting, agriculture and the discovery of coal brought population and prosperity to the area. Pokolbin is the centre of the Lower Hunter Valley Wine region where the production of world class wines has encouraged a flourishing tourist industry. Within easy reach of Sydneymore
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10 Sep 2019 Sessions: Morning Session – 10:30am – 12:30pm Afternoon Session – 1:00pm – 3:00pm Known to its Aboriginal inhabitants as Wirra-birra, the bay on the north side of the Harbour almost opposite to Sydney Cove was designated by Captain Arthur Phillip as a safe anchorage for foreign ships, sufficiently far awaymore
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29 Sep 2019 The Magic Pudding has never been out of print and has been adapted for screen and stage (most recently by Victorian Opera) many times over. English novelist Philip Pullman has described it as one of his favourite children’s books saying: “I think it’s the funniest children’s book ever written.” Onmore
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21 Sep 2019 - 16 Nov 2019 Tickets: (Includes entry, exhibition and guided tour) Adults – $10 Seniors/students (5–15 years) – $8 Family (2 adults, 2 children) – $25 Children under 5 years – free You can see Sophie’s work online. For more information please contact woodford@nationaltrust.com.au.more
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13 Sep 2019 Tickets: include entry, exhibition and guided tour. Adults $26, NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS Bookings/enquiries: woodfordacademy@gmail.com Two tours available: 7:30pm & 8:30pm more
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17 Aug 2019 Tickets (at door): include museum entry and guided tour, exhibition. Adults $10, seniors/ students (5–15 years) $8, family $25 (2 adults, 2 children), children under 5 years free Enquiries: woodfordacademy@gmail.commore
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11 Aug 2019 Join us for a presentation of wedding gowns from 1788 to 1880, many of which are of historical significance. Hear the stories of their owners, and marvel at their resilience. Tickets: Members – $27 non-members – $30 ORDER ONLINE (Tickets include light refreshments after the presentation.) For more information aboutmore
