The Square, the River, and the Forger’s Foundations: a Tale Tour of Windsor

Walking Tour

Windsor is a sort of Eden for anyone who appreciates Australian history and heritage buildings. Along of the banks of the Deerubbin that the English named Hawkesbury, British families arrived in 1794 to establish the village they called Green Hills - 'bread basket of the colony' - which was renamed Windsor as one of the Five Macquarie Towns. Here the farmers strove against floods and fire, here they rebelled against the Rum Corps, here they drank and danced, and here they were taught and married and buried. Their stories lie behind the buildings (including some of Greenway’s masterpieces), tombstones and place names, which Storyteller Jo Henwood will reveal as we wander through this charming community.

Event Organiser: Jo Henwood

Cost: $55 per person. Please email Jo for registration and payment.

Event Contact: jo7hanna@tpg.com.au

Please note: This tour includes lots of walking and only a few places to sit, so please wear sturdy shoes. The terrain is not rough but there are several uphill slopes. We will proceed during rain or heat but not during an electrical storm or flood (tickets will be fully refunded). Lunch at about 1pm at the Macquarie Arms is not included in the ticket price. Museum entry is free but they have good history books for sale. Attendees must be fully vaccinated. Tickets will be refunded in case of illness.

Image Credits:  Jo Henwood.