Georges River Council is inviting the community to get involved in its upcoming Australian Heritage Festival events.
The National Trust's Australian Heritage Festival is running between Thursday 18 April and Sunday 19 May across the state, with the theme of 'Connections', acknowledging the link between people, places and the past.
This year, Georges River Council is holding a series of events to celebrate the Festival, which will connect the community to the rich and vibrant heritage of the Georges River area. This includes a tour of the old Tudor House in MacMahon Street, Historical Georges River Cruise, Carss Bush Park Walking Tour and more.
Georges River Council Mayor Sam Elmir said, "I welcome all members of our community and visitors to attend and enjoy these upcoming events, acknowledging the history of Georges River.
"These events are a great opportunity to bring the community together across our local government area, linking with the overarching theme of 'Connections'.
"I can't wait to see our community getting involved and hope all who participate learn something new about the rich heritage of our area."
Nominations are also now open for Council's Historical Markers Program throughout the period. Launched in 2018, the program recognise people and places of historical and cultural importance as recommended by the local community. Nominations close on Sunday 19 May 2024. Information sessions will be held for the community to learn more about the program.
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| Georges River Council's annual Historical Markers Program recognises people and places of historical and cultural importance as recommended by the community. In this session you will learn more about the program, how to submit a nomination, and pick up some great research tips and tricks. Date: Monday 22 April 2024. Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm. Venue: Hurstville Library. Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024. Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm. Venue: Clive James Library, Kogarah. Cost: Free. |
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| Led by the Local Studies Librarians, this workshop will guide you through the process of researching the history of your home. Date: Monday 29 April 2024. Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm. Venue: Clive James Library, Kogarah. Cost: Free. |
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| Embark on a scenic cruise along the Georges River and discover its unique history with Professor Heather Goodall. Date: Saturday 4 May 2024. Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm. Venue: Directions Cost: $25.00 per ticket (100 tickets available). Parking is available onsite at San Souci Park. |
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| Join us for a walking tour of Carss Bush Park, where you will discover the rich history of the park and its development over the last century. Date: Thursday 9 May 2024. Time: 10.00am. Venue: Carss Bush Park, Carss Park. Cost: Free. |
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| In this session Local Studies staff will introduce you to Amplify, a platform designed to deliver audio collections from cultural institutions alongside automatically generated transcripts. Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024. Time: 10.00am – 11.00am. Venue: Miles Franklin Room, Hurstville Library. Cost: Free. |
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| Touring the old Tudor House in MacMahon Street: Hurstville Museum & Gallery |
Have you ever wondered about the history behind the old Tudor style house at 14 MacMahon Street, in Hurstville? Join us during the Australian Heritage Festival 2024 to discover the history and uses of this amazing building in one of our free 30-minute tours. Linked to this year's Festival theme, 'Connections', the fascinating history behind the Hurstville Museum & Gallery building will be unveiled. It is a site that has been open to the community for nearly a century, being built in 1929, and used for a variety of purposes. Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024. Time: 10.30am – 11.00am. Venue: Hurstville Museum & Gallery. Date: Sunday 19 May 2024. Time: 3.00pm – 3.30pm. Venue: Hurstville Museum & Gallery. Cost: Free. |
| Join volunteers from the St. George Historical Society for a light morning tea and a fascinating exploration of this grand sandstone house's history and some of the characters who have called it home. Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024. Time: 10.00am – 11.00am. Venue: Clive James Library, Kogarah. Cost: Free. |
