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It’s Festival Time!
The months may be cooling, but heritage is heating up! The country's largest community-driven heritage event, the Australian Heritage Festival, returns this 1 April – 31 May. View the full program of events at nationaltrust.org.au/ahf/nsw
Enjoy vibrant, intriguing and inspirational events celebrating our State’s diverse natural, cultural, Indigenous, living and built heritage. The Australian Heritage Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Heritage NSW.
We’ve also got a packed calendar for June with an array of concerts, exhibitions, workshops and more for you to enjoy. Event details are correct at the time of printing. Please check the Australian Heritage Festival website or the National Trust website for updates and to purchase tickets.
BOTANICALS
EXPERIMENT FARM COTTAGE, HARRIS PARK 5 FEBRUARY – 17 APRIL, FIRST & THIRD WEEKENDS MONTHLY, 10:30AM – 3:30PM This stunning display of floral-patterned ceramics from our colonial past offers a fascinating glimpse into early settlers’ connection to the natural environment. Delight in the history of the period-furnished 1835 cottage while experiencing the fine china, ceramics and flowers gone wild. Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free
MYTHS, LEGENDS AND GODS: LINDSAY AND HIS WORLD
NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY, FAULCONBRIDGE 10 FEBRUARY – 30 MAY, THURSDAY – MONDAY, 10AM – 4PM Explore how the world of Norman Lindsay merged with the world of gods, legends and mythology. This exhibition features enchanting artworks and sculptures inspired by Lindsay’s enduring fascination with nymphs, fauns, satyrs, centaurs, sphinx and sirens. Tickets: Members free, adults $17, concession $15, family $45, children under five free
EVOLVE
RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL 18 FEBRUARY – 16 MAY, FRIDAY – MONDAY, 10AM – 4PM The Artists of the Round Yard will exhibit work that shows the natural cycle and progression of each artist’s creative process. Admire the vastly different response to growth and change, showcased across a range of inspired mediums, including painting, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. Tickets: Free MAKING GOOD: CONVICT ARTISANS IN EXILE
OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 5 MARCH – 27 NOVEMBER, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 10AM – 4PM Explore the lives of convict artisans who used their ingenuity, skill and entrepreneurship to transform a place of exile into a thriving modern settlement. From convict love tokens to beautifully detailed silverware, this exhibition tells their stories through expertly crafted objects and an exciting multimedia artwork that explores the convict labour system and the impact of colonisation on Indigenous Australians. Tickets: Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35, children under five free
THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW
• MISS TRAILL’S HOUSE, BATHURST 6 MARCH – 17 APRIL, SUNDAYS, 12PM – 3:30PM • VIENNA COTTAGE, HUNTERS HILL, 8 MAY – 10 JULY, SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS MONTHLY, 2PM – 4PM Delve into the fascinating history of health in the early colony. Learn how those venturing to Australia in the 1800s sought medical attention and supplies, how women dealt with childbirth in the bush, and how quack doctors could concoct and distribute ‘miracle elixirs’. Miss Traill's House tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25 Vienna Cottage tickets: Members free, adults $4, children under five free
MAKING GOOD: CURATOR'S TOUR
OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 24 MARCH – 24 NOVEMBER, FOURTH THURSDAY MONTHLY, 2PM – 3PM Join Old Government House Curator, Anna Ridley, for a deeper look into the lives of the early Australian artisans featured in the Making Good exhibition. Hear remarkable tales of how their works contributed to the colony’s growth and rich decorative arts history, and get a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the process of exhibition curation. Tickets: Members $10, adults $25, concession $20, family $45, children under five free
STEVE LOPES ENCOUNTERED
S.H. ERVIN GALLERY, OBSERVATORY HILL 26 MARCH – 8 MAY, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 11AM – 5PM Sydney artist Steve Lopes’ works are ambiguous and evocative, influenced by his extensive travels over three decades. This intriguing survey exhibition presents over 80 paintings, rarely seen drawings, prints and collages, together with the artist’s diaries and drawing books. Tickets: Members $4, adults $12, concession $10, children under five free
ORACLES OF THE BUSH
TENTERFIELD, 31 MARCH - 3 APRIL Tenterfield's brilliant autumn provides the perfect backdrop to this uniquely Australian four-day festival of Australian bush poetry, music and art. Enjoy campfire yarns, poet concerts and the hotly contested Looming Legend Bush Poetry competition. Tickets: Vary across events CARING FOR COUNTRY
DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD, DUBBO 1 APRIL – 13 JUNE, FRIDAY – MONDAY, 11AM – 3PM The Schools Reconciliation Challenge exhibition, Caring for Country, features a diverse selection of works by students from NSW and the ACT, each powerful in its appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ methods of caring for Country. Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free
LIVERPOOL REGIONAL MUSEUM 1 APRIL – 31 MAY, TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10AM – 4PM Liverpool Pioneers’ Memorial Park is the resting place of more than 13,000 people, including early pioneers of Liverpool, colonial officials, military personnel, free settlers, convicts, and family members. Notables and New Discoveries re-assesses the park’s inhabitants and hierarchy through an intriguing exhibition and series of talks. Tickets: Free
SHOP
A Travel Guide to Indigenous Australia
Want to learn more about the culture that has thrived here for over 50,000 years? Marcia Langton’s Welcome to Country is a curated guidebook to Indigenous Australia and the Torres Strait Islands. In its pages, respected scholar and author Professor Marcia Langton offers fascinating insights into Indigenous languages and customs, history, native title, art and dance, storytelling, and cultural awareness and etiquette.
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ART IN THE PARK – STILL LIFE PAINTING
OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA, 2 APRIL, 10AM – 2PM Join the Parramatta Art Society at Old Government House for a unique workshop combining art and history. Capture a special composition on canvas using collection items not usually on display. At lunch, view works by convict artisans in the Making Good exhibition upstairs. Tickets: Members $70, adults $90, concession $80 Spaces strictly limited
THE QUIET ELEGANT ARCHITECTURE OF A SLAB HUT TOUR AND TALK
DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD, DUBBO 3 APRIL – 29 MAY, SUNDAYS, 10AM – 11AM Dundullimal has emerged from 170 years of growth and transition as a building worthy of national note: substantial without grandeur and innovative without embellishment. Join a special tour exploring the influences, style and preservation of this historic property. Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free
CURIOUS TALKS AND TEA
RIVERSDALE, GOULBURN, 9 APRIL, 10AM – 12:30PM Join museum guide Marie Kennedy in a rare opportunity for a deeper look into the life of Edward Twynam, NSW Surveyor-General of 188790. Explore the award-winning garden with head gardener Ros Loftus. A scrumptious morning tea will be served on the verandah. Tickets: $20 CHALK AND SHADOW ART FOR KIDS
OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 9 – 24 APRIL, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 10AM – 4PM Looking for school holiday fun with a historical twist? In honour of the convicts whose images have been lost to time, children are invited to draw their own portrait in the Old Government House courtyard. Afterwards, families can enjoy the Making Good exhibition and learn more about Australia’s convict artisans. Tickets: Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35, children under five free
GARDEN ART TRAIL
RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL 9 – 24 APRIL, FRIDAY – MONDAY, 10AM – 4PM Explore a delightful self-led art and nature trail designed for families visiting the gardens of Retford Park. Spot interesting sculptures, plants from around the world, and signs of diverse wildlife. Drawing activities encourage children to make their own art along the way. Tickets (Garden): Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35
PICTURES FROM THE PAST
MISS PORTER’S HOUSE, NEWCASTLE WEST 10 APRIL, 1PM – 4PM If a picture really is worth a thousand words, this collection of family snaps, prints, commercial photographs and postcards on display at Miss Porter’s House will paint you a vivid portrait of Newcastle life in the early years of the twentieth century. Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free
GARDENERS’ BREAKFAST
RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL, 11 APRIL, 9AM – 11:30AM Join us for breakfast and a crisp autumn morning walk in the vivid autumnal grounds of Retford Park with Head Gardener Rick Shepherd and Senior Horticulturist Jordan Fusi. Explore shelterbelts and nesting boxes, bee hotels and ‘messy’ gardening and leave with the knowledge to increase biodiversity in your own backyard. Tickets: Members $55, adults $65, concession $60
HISTORY TALKS: THE BROCKLEHURST BROTHERS
MACQUARIE REGIONAL LIBRARY, DUBBO 27 APRIL, 6:30PM – 8PM Head to the Macquarie Regional Library for a talk on Dubbo’s early settling brothers, William and Edward Brocklehurst. Learn about their influence in the community, their ties to Dundullimal Homestead, their philanthropic legacy and what five orphans have to do with it all. Tickets: Free
SUTHERLAND SHIRE CITIZENS' HERITAGE FESTIVAL
SUTHERLAND SHIRE, 30 APRIL – 29 MAY Entering its 39th year, this popular festival offers an array of colourful events run by local groups, including music concerts, exhibitions, museum open days and more. A vintage bus will take you between local heritage venues in style. Tickets: Vary
TEA COOPER: GROSSMANN LECTURES
BROUGH HOUSE, MAITLAND, 30 APRIL, 4PM – 6PM Join Tea Cooper, international bestselling historical fiction author, for a late afternoon talk and refreshments. Get the inside scoop about Tea’s writing process and novels, including The Girl in the Painting, based on local areas of Maitland, Hill End and The Rocks of early Sydney. Tickets: Members $20, adults $25, concession $20 CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE AT BELLA VISTA FARM
BELLA VISTA FARM, BELLA VISTA, 1 MAY, 9AM – 3PM Uncover the fascinating history of this culturally significant property, brought to life through tours of the homestead and farmyard, fleecy livestock, displays of spinning and weaving, children’s heritage games, quizzes, music and more! Tickets: Gold coin donation
TRAVELS WITH MARY: STORIES FROM THE SUITCASES
SAUMAREZ HOMESTEAD, ARMIDALE, 4 MAY – 12 JUNE, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY, 10AM – 4PM View an exciting collection of newly discovered photos, documents, postcards, maps and an array of art deco travel posters collected by Mary White throughout her voyages from 1939 to 1947. A vibrant glimpse of world travel in days gone by. Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free
SPOON CARVING WORKSHOP
OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA, 7 MAY, 10AM – 4PM Try your hand at axe work, carving and whittling as you craft your very own wooden spoon in Nordic Edge’s guided workshop. Ideal for those looking for a fun, practical and hands-on day out. Afterwards, check out the fine woodworking pieces by convict artisans on display in the Making Good exhibition. Tickets: $249. Spaces strictly limited
EBENEZER CHURCH HERITAGE DAY
EBENEZER, 7 MAY, 10AM – 1PM Discover the fascinating story of Australia’s oldest church and the early pioneers who built it. Enjoy walks-and-talks through the church grounds and colonial graveyard, journey down to the local lookout, pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a spot of morning tea. Tickets: Adults $20, concession $20, children $8
THE MAGIC OF MOTHER’S DAY
MISS PORTER’S HOUSE, NEWCASTLE WEST, 8 MAY, 1PM – 4PM Treat Mum to a slice of history this Mother’s Day when you visit Miss Porter’s House. Enjoy a very special display of family photographs, teapots, tea sets and other Mother’s Day memorabilia from three generations of remarkable Porter women. Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free
SOWING SEEDS BY KALEIDOSCOPE
EVERGLADES HOUSE & GARDENS, LEURA 8 – 29 MAY, WEDNESDAY – MONDAY, 11AM – 3PM Sowing Seeds features incredible textile works by five Blue Mountains artists. View wearable art, framed textiles and 3D pieces that together create a visual kaleidoscopic experience. Tickets: Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35, children under five free WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT MARY TOUR
SAUMAREZ HOMESTEAD, ARMIDALE 8 MAY – 12 JUNE, SUNDAYS, 1:30PM – 2:30PM A private person with a social conscience who gave herself to public works, Mary White was an extraordinary woman of her time. Delve into Mary’s interests, works and deeds as you tour the White family house for an insider’s look into her life. Tickets: Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35, children under five free
EARTHLY INCARNATIONS: INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNGI KINGDOM
RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL, 9 MAY, 10AM – 4PM This interactive full-day workshop includes a fascinating overview and history of the major types of fungi. Enjoy a delicious picnic-style lunch and a foray through the magnificent gardens of Retford Park to search for species of interest. Tickets: Members $140, adults $155, concession $145
NATIONAL TRUST (NSW) HERITAGE AWARDS CEREMONY
DOLTONE HOUSE, PYRMONT, 13 MAY, 11:30AM – 3PM The National Trust Heritage Awards is the premier celebration of heritage excellence in New South Wales. Guests will enjoy an exciting guest speaker line-up, connecting with others and a sumptuous harbourside lunch at the 28th annual showcase of outstanding practice in the field of heritage. Tickets: From $145
2022 SALON DES REFUSÉS
S.H. ERVIN GALLERY, OBSERVATORY HILL 14 MAY – 24 JULY, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 11AM – 5PM The Salon des Refusés is the ‘alternative’ selection of entries to the annual Archibald and Wynne Prizes. Now rivalling the ‘official’ exhibition, these works are selected for quality, diversity, humour and experimentation. They examine contemporary art practices, different approaches to portraiture and responses to landscape. Tickets: Members $4, adults $12, concession $10, children under five free
MAYFIELD HERITAGE WALK
HIGHLAND ESTATE, 15 MAY, 2PM – 5:30PM Join knowledgeable guide Huck Campbell on a guided walk through Mayfield’s historic streets. Known as the “Toorak of Newcastle’’ in the 1880-90s, the area retains many fine examples of its once-grand history. Tickets: Members $20, adults $25, concession $20
BRINGING THE PAST ALIVE
WILBERFORCE, 15 MAY, 10AM – 4PM Step back in time as you enter ‘The Australiana Pioneer Village’ and experience the atmosphere and activities of life over 100 years ago. Attend an old-fashioned school lesson, watch blacksmith demonstrations, try your hand at carpentry, go for a hayride, feed the animals and more! Tickets: Members $5, adults $10, concession $5, family $25, children $5 OPERA AT DUNDULLIMAL
DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD, DUBBO, 15 MAY, 12:30PM – 4PM Revel in a delightful afternoon of operatic magic from around the world, presented by Macquarie Conservatorium and performed outdoors in the beautiful gardens of historic Dundullimal. Pack a picnic or pre-book a hamper box to enjoy with drinks from the bar. Tickets: Members $25, adults $30, concession $25, family $60, student $7, group $25pp
GHOST NIGHT
OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 20 MAY & 17 JUNE, 7:30PM – 10:30PM Take a ghostly tour through Australia’s longest-standing public residence. Learn of our colonial past and hear tales of unusual happenings as you retrace the steps of those who once walked the candlelit corridors of this World Heritage-listed building. Tickets: Members $32, adults $35
SCENES FROM THE INTERIOR
RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL 21 MAY – 11 JUNE, FRIDAY - MONDAY, 10AM – 4 PM David Ryrie exhibits selected works of the old Dairy at Retford Park before its transformation into Ngununggula, the Southern Highlands Regional Art Gallery. These works emphasise the play of light to reveal the building’s storyline and the passing of time. Tickets: Free
BEHIND THE SCENES: ARMORY RESTRICTED
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK, 28 MAY, 9:30AM – 12PM Enter restricted areas ordinarily off-limits to the general public as you dive deep into the industrial and cultural heritage of the 1921 Newington Armory and the Brickpit. Visit the Narrawang Wetlands and Newington Nature Reserve to learn about the area’s ecology. Discover stories about the iconic site that go beyond sports and entertainment. Tickets: Adults $25, concession $20
ENJOY VIVID FROM SYDNEY HARBOUR
1 JUNE, 7PM – 10PM The S.H. Ervin Gallery has partnered with Captain Cook Cruises to offer a special discounted Vivid Sydney Tour. See the spectacular light festival from Sydney Harbour during a three-hour private charter including petit canapés, a sit-down three-course dinner and drinks. Tickets: $125. Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw
#ONLYONEEARTH: GARDENERS’ TOUR
EVERGLADES HOUSE & GARDENS, LEURA 3 JUNE, 9AM – 11:30AM Welcome in the cooler weather with a warming morning tea and a spectacular tour of winter gardens and trees laid bare; a rare opportunity to learn from Everglades’ Horticulturists. Tickets: Members $55, adults $65, concession $60, children under five free. Spaces strictly limited. Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw
CLAY PIPE WORKSHOP
OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 4 JUNE, 10AM – 4PM Using historical techniques, Parramatta Clay and Arts will show you how to make your own clay pipe, a popular accessory among all social classes in the early colony. Afterwards, explore the convict-made pottery in the Making Good exhibition upstairs. Tickets: Members $45, adults $65, family $205, concession $55. Spaces strictly limited. Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw WAGGING TAILS: LINDSAY’S HORSES AND DOGS
NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY, FAULCONBRIDGE 9 JUNE – 3 OCTOBER, THURSDAY – MONDAY, 10AM – 4PM Norman Lindsay could convey with equal force the aristocratic arrogance of a thoroughbred and the resigned melancholy of a workhorse. This exhibition focuses on Lindsay’s works depicting both horses and dogs, sketched with painstakingly beautiful precision and accuracy. Tickets: Members free, adults $17, concession $15, family $45, children under five free Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw
CLOTHING FOR EVERY OCCASION
MISS PORTER’S HOUSE, NEWCASTLE WEST 12 JUNE, 1PM – 4PM From underwear to coats, business suits to party frocks, the Porter women were prolific home dressmakers. Admire the stunning homemade items on display and marvel at the repurposing, mending and darning of yesteryear. Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw
TEA CONCERT AT DUNDULLIMAL
DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD, DUBBO 19 JUNE, 4PM – 6PM Enjoy a historical recreation of Dundullimal’s Tea Concerts of the late nineteenth century. Step back in time as you experience the splendour of a gentle piano recital based on sheet music from the 1880s, an engaging heritage talk and some very fine High Tea. Tickets: Members $20, adults $25, concession $20, family $65 Visit nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw
National Trust Way Holiday Tours
National Trust (NSW) guided holiday tours take you to special heritage places around the world to experience different cultures, environments and histories in comfort and style.
ROOKWOOD CEMETERY TOUR
5 MAY, 9:30AM – 12:30PM Visiting a cemetery as a leisure activity may seem a little bizarre, but Rookwood is remarkable for many reasons. Find out why as you join a guided tour exploring its most historic and captivating areas. View the many architecturally significant monuments and hear fascinating stories of some of the estimated one million people buried or interred at Rookwood since 1868. Tickets: Members $50, adults $55, children under five free. Visit nationaltrust.org.au/tours-nsw
NORFOLK ISLAND
24 APRIL – 1 MAY 2022 Described by Captain Cook as ‘paradise’, this tour explores the colourful history of Norfolk Island, a tiny island off the coast of Australia often recognised by its breathtaking jagged vertical cliffs and namesake pine trees. You’ll visit various museums on the island as well as the Cyclorama and the historic Norfolk Island cemetery. Meet the locals, enjoy a swim, stroll through the National Park or take in the stunning views from the World Heritage-listed Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area. Bookings: David Smith, Travel on Capri, 1800 679 066 Enquiries: Jill Bunning, Tour Leader, 0439 321 164 Visit nationaltrust.org.au/holiday-tours-nsw TASMANIA
4 – 15 NOVEMBER 2022 Tasmania offers a wonderful showcase of Australia’s natural, built and cultural heritage. Flying into Launceston and out of Hobart, this tour offers an unforgettable experience of nature, food, wine, art and heritage all in one. Visit Launceston and the Tamar Valleya before enjoying historic villages and homes in the Evandale and Longford areas. Next, head to the west coast and the town of Strahan for a cruise down the Gordon River and a ride on the West Coast Wilderness railway. Finish the tour with a stop at Saturday’s Salamanca Markets and MONA in historic Hobart. Bookings: David Smith, Travel on Capri, 1800 679 066 Enquiries: Jill Bunning, Tour Leader, 0439 321 164 Visit nationaltrust.org.au/holiday-tours-nsw
