The Life & Rhymes of Banjo Paterson – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
125th Anniversary of Banjo Paterson’s Bathurst presentation. On 26 and 27 April, 1901,Australia’s most famous poet, Banjo Paterson, presented lectures on the Boer War in theBathurst School of Arts. Well known poet Gregory North is re-enacting Banjo’s tour andwill present his show, The Life & Rhymes of Banjo Paterson. Greg is from the Blue Mountainsand […]
Cemetery Wander – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
4 April 1876 was an important day in Bathurst’s story: the day when the railway openedin town. This event changed Bathurst in many ways, including the provision of manyemployment opportunities. Join members of Bathurst Family History Group for a wanderaround a section of Bathurst General Cemetery to learn some of the railway stories behindthe headstones. […]
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Walking Tour Around the Historic Village of Rockley – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
This guided tour commences with a short talk in Stevens Park, followed by a stroll around thevillage, including viewing the School of Arts Hall and two Edward Gell churches. The tourends at the Rockley Mill & Stables Museum for a cuppa and a selection of hot finger foodsand sweets. Here you have the opportunity to […]
Monthly History Talk – Rail to Bathurst, and Beyond- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
Frank Johnson, a retired civil engineer from the NSW railway industry and active memberof Engineering Heritage, presents an engaging XPT-style journey through 150 years ofrail history to Bathurst. His talk explores the people, challenges and milestones behind theMain Western Railway Line, which reached Bathurst in 1876 under the leadership of JohnWhitton, the Father of the […]
Dinosaurs – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
An interactive introduction to paleontology with a focus on dinosaurs. Free with museum admission- Bookings not Required
Dinosaurs-Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
An interactive introduction to paleontology with a focus on dinosaurs. Free with museum admission- Bookings not Required
Abercrombie House Heritage High Tea – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
This popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats. Enjoy a variety of leafteas, plunger coffee, and elegant live classical Celtic harp music. Main rooms and gardensare open to explore. This is an outstanding afternoon of elegance and style taking you backto an older and more refined age. Adult $70; Concession $65; Child 14 […]
Food Preservation Demonstration & Afternoon Tea- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
Jasmin from Greentrees Gourmet Preserves, Molong, will be demonstrating food preservationtechniques. She is keen to share her expertise and meet the revival of interest in homemadepreserves. Afternoon tea follows and displays of Perthville’s history set up for you to view. $20 per person – bookings essential
Dinosaurs- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
An interactive introduction to paleontology with a focus on dinosaurs. Free with museum admission- Bookings not Required