Walking Tour - Giving a voice to the people of Callan Park

When
10 Sep 2023
11:00 - 13:00
Location
Callan Park

Walking Tour

Forgotten voices are brought to life in this walking tour exploring the history of Callan Park as Aboriginal land, colonial estate, psychiatric institution, repatriation of war veterans and most recently art school. The tour includes rich stories from the past and describes Callan Park's future as one of Sydney's treasured parklands.

Note - All buildings including Kirkbride (and its foundations) are closed to the public. The ground on the site is uneven and unsuitable for people with walking frames.

Tour starts at Writing NSW in Callan Park

Follow the orange Writing NSW signs from the front gate on Balmain Road at Cecily Street, Rozelle.

Event Cost: $25pp., children under 12 years old are free.

Event Organiser: Friends of Callan Park

Booking / Website: https://www.trybooking.com/CKGVB

https://www.callanpark.com/

Event Contact: focp.admin@gmail.com

Image credits: Kirkbride at Callan Park - Roslyn Burge, Supplied.

THE HCNSW IS SUPPORTED BY THE NSW GOVERNMENT THROUGH CREATE NSW

CULTURAL PARTNERS

City of Sydney

Macquarie University (Faculty of Arts)

National Archives of Australia

NSW State Archives & Records

Placemaking NSW

Reserve Bank of Australia

State Library of New South Wales

Sydney Living Museums

University of New England

University of Newcastle (School of Humanities & Social Sciences)

University of New South Wales

University of Technology Sydney (Australian Centre for Public History)

CONTACT US

History Council of NSW

PO Box R1737

Royal Exchange NSW 1225

Phone: 0418 811 522

Email

The HCNSW is a charity registered with the Australian Charities & Not-for-Profits Commission. Click on the logo above to find out more about our business.

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