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Whitehorse Historical Society – Schwerkolt Heritage Family Day
September 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Whitehorse Historical Society – Schwerkolt Heritage Family Day
Sunday, 15 September 2024 from 11am to 4pm
Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex, 2-10 Deep Creek Road, Mitcham
The Whitehorse Historical Society’s annual Heritage Family Day is a free event. This is a day for the whole family, pack a rug, bring a picnic, and settle in to enjoy the many attractions.
So many activities to enjoy
There will be demonstrations of ‘lost trades’ like wood turning, traditional crafts of spinning, weaving, lacemaking and basket making. A special treat this year will be to see the blacksmith actually working in the smithy using the original forge and equipment. Old fashioned children’s games and picnic races will be held in the Schwerkolt Cottage garden and the Whitehorse Square Dancing Club will be providing demonstrations during the day with the opportunity for visitors to join in. You can try your hand at Chinese Brush Painting and bobbin lace making in the Visitor Centre.
Jack Briscoe will be there with his wonderful Working Dog Show. As well, the ever- popular Giant Bubble artist is returning and you may find yourself inside a giant bubble! You will also be enthralled by Felix the Magician’s array of tricks. Wonderful regulars, Brumbies Bush Band, will provide their ever-popular music with the opportunity for folks to join in and dance. Animals on the Move will again be giving children the opportunity to ‘get up close’ to farm animals.
Yes, there is food
Take a break from the activities to enjoy a delicious Devonshire tea provided by the Whitehorse Historical Society served from the Local History Room or enjoy a sausage from the Lions Club Sausage Sizzle. Delicious coffee will be provided by Vivere Coffee and yummy home-made goodies will be available at the Society’s cake stall where everything is homemade and extremely reasonably priced. EFTPOS is available.
Do come long and enjoy a special day out for all the family. The forecast for the day is fine, happy and lots to see, do and experience.
Whitehorse Heritage Week
The Schwerkolt Heritage Family Day is the first in this year’s Whitehorse Heritage Week Program that will run from Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 September. This year’s theme is Whitehorse On Stage showcasing the history of performing art in our local area. To find out more and check out the program, go here https://creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/venues/schwerkolt-cottage-and-museum-complex/heritage-week
To learn more about the Whitehorse Historical Society, go to their website here https://whitehorsehistory.org.au/.