Machattie Park Walking Tour- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Explore beautiful Machattie Park and discover how the site was transformed from town gaolto the much-loved tranquil haven it is today. Dispel popularly held myths and hear the storiesbehind the structures, ornaments, magnificent trees and the many memorials to pioneers ofthe Bathurst district. $10 per person – bookings essential

A Walk Through Miss Traill’s Neighbourhood- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

The volunteers at Miss Traill’s House, together with the Bathurst District Historical Society, willhost a guided walk around the block bordered by Peel, Howick, Stewart and Russell Streets.Join us to discover stories of Miss Traill’s neighbours and the houses they called home. Thewalk will take about an hour so please wear comfortable walking shoes, and […]

Monthly History Talk – Bathurst Railway Station : A 150 Year Heritage Celebration- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Ali Wright from the Bathurst Rail Museum will be delivering a special presentation celebratingthe 150th anniversary of the opening of the Bathurst Railway Station. This milestone marks asignificant moment in Bathurst’s history, commemorating both the arrival of the Main WesternLine to the city and the establishment of the iconic station that has served the communityfor […]

Perthville Show & Share History Night- Autumn Heritage Colours Festival Event

A former Perthvillian’s book launch; sharing his life and family’s connection with the villageand the Vale. Sessions where items linked to Perthville are shown and their history shared andyour questions on the history of the village can be answered. Supper provided. Donationswill be put towards a future war memorial for Perthville village. Gold coin donation […]

Recital: Bathurst War Memorial Carillon – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

A special Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ and Autumn Colours Heritage Festival carillonrecital, performed on the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. The art of playing carillon datesback to the mid 1600’s, and it is wonderful that a carillon training program exists in Bathurst– the only one of its kind in Australia – for the new generation of […]

Bathurst Sports and Racing History- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

As the Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon Club enters its 20th season, this talk looks back to the 1800sto explore Bathurst’s early racing history and how it shaped the development of multi-sportevents in the region. From historic courses to the birth of triathlons and duathlons in Bathurst,the presentation will also highlight notable local sporting heroes who helped […]