Capital history happenings
The 2019 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival is in full swing now which means there are plenty of capital history happenings. You can access the complete festival program here.
A summary of events on this weekend (27 - 28 April) are provided below. Excluded from this is any events that have been booked out. If you do wish to attend a particular event I recommend that you confirm details in the complete festival program in case there are any updates to the information below.
The last day for the Heritage Festival is Sunday 5 May 2019. I really hope you can attend an event and find it a valuable experience. I think there is something very special about moments when we can connect our sense of place with the past.
Saturday 27 April 2019
Vintage ball | What: Night of 50’s fashion and fun inspired by The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition When: Saturday, 27 April 2019, 7-11pm Where: National Film and Sound Archive Cost: $25 Bookings: required see here.
Canberra Fire Brigade Museum Open Day | What: Visit the heritage-listed former Forrest Fire Station and see a large collection of Canberra Fire Brigade historic vehicles, equipment and uniforms When: Saturday, 27 April 2019, 9.00am-4.30pm Where: 14 Empire Circuit, Forrest Cost: Gold coin Bookings: not required
Heritage and history of All Saints Church | What: Hear about how the funeral train station at Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery became All Saints Church Ainslie. When: Saturday, 27 April 2019, 11.00am-12.00pm Where: All Saints Anglican Church. 9-15 Cowper St, Ainslie Cost: Gold coin Bookings: not required
Patterns of fire on Black Mountain in time and space | What: Join plant ecologist Michael Doherty for a walk and talk about the fire history of Black Mountain When: Saturday, 27 April 2019, 9.30am-12.00pm Where: Belconnen Way entry to the Black Mountain Nature Reserve. Look for banners Cost: $5 Bookings: required see here.
Sunday 28 April 2019
Australians in space 1962-72 | What: Learn about John Colvin, a Melbourne eye specialist who invented the anti-glare glasses worn by the astronauts of the Apollo missions. When: Sunday 28 April, 11.00am-12.00pm Where: Conference Room 1, Gungahlin library, Corner Hibberson & Gozzard Sts. Cost: Adult $10 Bookings: not required.
Space rocks reveal Earth | What: Interesting stories about meteorites and tektites with a display showing how Earth links to other parts of the solar system and the role of meteorites and tektites. When: Sunday 28 April, 10.00am-4.00pm Where: grounds of the National Dinosaur Museum, Gold Creek Rd, Nicholls Cost: Free, entry to museum at usual fee Bookings: not required
Life, Times and Architecture of Early Barton | What: Enjoy a stroll around Barton and hear about the history of one of Canberra's oldest suburbs When: Sunday 28 April, 2.00-3.30pm Where: Telopea Park West, carpark opp. Gipps St, Barton Cost: Free Bookings: not required
Rambling around Reid | What: Reid Residents' Association will introduce you to Reid’s heritage-listed precinct, its unique history and open spaces When: Sunday 28 April, 2pm-3.30pm Where: Meet at Reid Tennis Club, Dirrawan Gardens, Reid Cost: $10 book included Bookings: not required.
Fire and Water Guided Walk | What: Discover the origins of the Arboretum and the bush fires of 2001 and 2003. Learn how the Arboretum manages its water to maintain the health of the forests and minimise future fire risks. When: Sunday 28 April, 11.00am-12.30pm Where: National Arboretum Canberra, Forest Drive, Molonglo Valley Cost: Free Bookings: required see here . Note Moderate fitness required. Wear sturdy, covered footwear, dress for the weather conditions and bring water.
A Special Place with A Purpose | What: Macedonian Orthodox Church St Klement of Ohrid 30 years old has become a Narrabundah landmark. Visit to learn about the Christian Orthodox tradition associated with Easter and the centrepiece fresco painting featuring Jesus Christ and the 12 Apostles When: Sunday 28 April, 11.30am-1.30pm Where: 313 Goyder St, Narrabundah Cost: Free Bookings: not required
Parkwood Chapel Opening What: See Parkwood Chapel built in 1880 by Thomas Southwell as a place of worship for family and surrounds When: Sunday 28 April, 12pm-4.00pm Where: Parkwood Chapel, Creek Pl, Parkwood Rd, Wallaroo Cost: free Bookings: not required.
Acknowledgement: Inspired by the National Film and Sound Archive’s Vintage Ball, the image above is Shop Window Display of Women's Fashion by Mark Strizic, 1950. See acknowledgement page for details.
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