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Celebrating - Bygone Days at Nyerimilang Heritage Park

  • Nyerimilang Heritage Park 20 Cliff Rd Nyerimilang, VIC, 3909 Australia (map)

Step Back in Time: “Celebrating - Bygone Days” at Nyerimilang Heritage Park

When: 29th September, 10am - 3:30pm

Where: Nyerimilang Heritage Park

Event Highlights:

  • Skillful Demonstrations: Be captivated by blacksmiths forging with fire at the pioneer area and delve into the meticulous art of silversmithing down the hill at Pioneer.

  • Wood & Leather Craftsmanship: Marvel at local artisans keeping traditional woodcraft alive, explore leatherwork techniques, ropemaking, and the art of knots.

  • Dynamic Displays: From quirky recycled garden sculptures to vintage vehicles showcased on the opera lawn, every exhibit tells a unique story.

  • Hands-On Activities: Engage with history through rug making, spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, quilting, tatting, basketry, and even pottery with a real potter's wheel.

  • For the Kids: Enriching art workshops, classic games like hopscotch and skipping, and whipcracking lessons are bound to keep the little ones entertained.

  • Taste of Tradition: Relish Derrick's delectable damper and billy tea, and let Andrew’s sizzling sausages tantalize your taste buds.

  • Culture and Art: Experience the rhythmic beauty of "Moore Fiddling Around" as they play melodies from bygone days. Admire clothes from earlier eras at the rose garden, and explore history through photographs in the homestead library.

  • Literature and Poetry: Discover old literature treasures in the bookshop and be enchanted by local poets reciting classic verses in the serene park setting.

  • History Comes Alive: Join Andrea for engaging history walks and talks, revealing the tales of Nyerimilang.

  • Fine Dining: Dine in elegance at the homestead with recipes that hail from the past, savoring a sophisticated luncheon and afternoon tea.

All these and more await you! An event packed with fun, delectable food, and timeless arts, it’s an experience you wouldn’t want to miss.

Enquiries: info@nyerimilang.com.au

Entry: A donation is welcomed, suggested at $5pp. Children under 16 years enter free.

Located just a short distance from Beachcomber Holiday Units, Nyerimilang Heritage Park's "Celebrating - Bygone Days" event offers a perfect day out for families and history enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this exceptional journey into the past! 🍃🎻🍞🔥📜

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