Get ready for an unforgettable journey through time as the Caboolture Historical Village flings open its gates for the much-anticipated Heritage Day extravaganza! This is your chance to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and stories that shaped the region’s vibrant past.
On Sunday, 4 August 2024, the village will transform into a bustling activity hub, showcasing yesteryear’s skills and traditions. Reenactors will bring the past to life while local artisans demonstrate their crafts and offer hands-on workshops for all ages. Visitors can wander through the village’s charming buildings, ride the heritage train, and marvel at the collection of vintage cars, tractors, and machinery on display.
Saskia Huismans, Events Manager for the Caboolture Historical Village, promises a day filled with fun, education, and nostalgia. “This is an opportunity to connect with Caboolture’s past and experience what life was like all those years ago,” she says. “There will be something for everyone, from demonstrations of traditional crafts to lively music performances and old-fashioned games.”
Preserving Skills and Traditions
One of the highlights of Heritage Day will be the demonstrations by skilled craftspeople, who will share their knowledge of quilting, lacemaking, spinning, weaving, and blacksmithing—Huismans emphasises the importance of preserving these niche skills, which are in danger of disappearing. “We hope that by showcasing these crafts, we can inspire a new generation to learn and carry on these traditions,” she says.
A Day of Celebration
Heritage Day promises a vibrant and diverse programme of events. Visitors can enjoy performances by Dance Kaleidoscope Queensland, listen to classic Aussie songs by the Blarney Stone Celtic and Irish Folk Band, and appreciate the art of bush poetry with readings by the North Pine Bush Poets. The Redcliffe Scottish Pipe-Band will also be on hand to entertain, and Flash Mac, the village’s beloved Clydesdale horse, will appear.
Highlights Not to be Missed
The event features various demonstrations and displays, including those by the Antique Machinery Restoration Society Inc., local blacksmiths, and the Northside Doll Circle. Visitors can enjoy leather crafting demonstrations by the Leathercrafters Association of Queensland Inc. and browse unique wares by Nautipunk in the Vintage Market.
For those seeking nostalgia, there will be penny-farthing rides by the Queensland Penny Farthing and Historical Cycle Club, weaving demonstrations by the Redcliffe Spinners Weavers and Dyers, and lacemaking demonstrations by the Queensland Lacemakers Guild. For a full schedule and to purchase tickets, Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for children aged 6-16, and free for children under 5.
Caboolture Historical Village: A Treasure Trove of History
The Caboolture Historical Village is a sprawling complex with over 70 buildings and 110,000 museum pieces. It is home to numerous special interest groups that work tirelessly to preserve and share the region’s history. Heritage Day is a testament to their dedication and a fantastic opportunity to experience the living history of Caboolture.
Let the Caboolture Historical Village transport you back in time for a day of discovery, entertainment, and celebration.
Published Date 30-July-2024
Photo Credit: Caboolture Historical Village/ Facebook
