Community Diary

Hambledon Cottage Talks

Written by Alive 90.5 FM on 12 March 2020

New developments in Sydney are everywhere, from Rouse Hill to Parramatta, when will we ever just get to stop and enjoy some of the older monuments of our beautiful city?

If this is you who’d like a slice of Sydney’s history, the Parramatta & District Historical Society have you well covered. They maintain John Macarthur’s Hambledon Cottage, which is located at 63 Hassall St, Parramatta NSW 2150.

Every month, Parramatta & District Historical Society hold FREE talks about not only the Cottage’s great history, but some great speeches from guests about Australia’s History. There are so many stories to learn about, it would be a waste of time reading the rest of this article, go contact them now!

A unique feature of Hambledon Cottage Museum is the EXHIBITION within the cottage where new information discovered by members of the Society about the FEMALE FACTORY of Parramatta is displayed. This unique exhibition is included in the guided tour of the cottage
Trevor, Publicity Manager of Parramatta & District Historical Society

Wondering what they’re talking about this month? Read on below

Statement from Ken Smith, Vice President, Hambledon Cottage Guide Co-ordinator.

We are indeed experiencing difficult and extraordinary times. The current COVID-19 Pandemic is causing huge interruption to many organisations and businesses.

The National Trust has today announced that the Heritage Festival has been cancelled for this year and they have closed for the time being many of their properties across the state. This includes Experiment Farm Cottage and Old Government House.

Museum & Galleries NSW are also encouraging all volunteer-run museums and galleries to close to the public. Many other heritage organisations are temporarily closing to the public.

In view of the above developments and as the health and safety of the community is vital, it is with regret that our Society Council has decided to immediately cancel all meetings, tours and gatherings until at least the end of April 2020.