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Bathurst’s heritage the focus this autumn
Bathurst 19 Mar 2019

MEDIA RELEASE 19 March 2019

Bathurst will celebrate its position as Australia’s oldest European inland settlement this autumn with the ‘Autumn Colours’ Heritage Tours program, an extended Heritage Week period from 5-19 May and the highly anticipated return of the Bathurst Heritage Trades trail on 18-19 May.

Autumn is traditionally the time when the Bathurst region focuses upon its rich and fascinating past, with many of the region’s historic sights and venues brought to life through a series of tours and activities. These provide a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover the moments, events and characters that make up the story of Bathurst. The 2018 Heritage tours series will begin with an official launch by Mayor Graeme Hanger OAM at the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre at 10.30am Thursday 21 March.

Cr Hanger said the annual events and activities were important, as well as entertaining, for the community.

“Bathurst has played a major part in the history of Australia, and the city and surrounding villages are so rich with amazing stories.” he said.

“It is important to explore our own past, and the heritage activities on offer throughout autumn across the Bathurst region offer an exciting way to do just that.”

The annual Heritage Week activities have been expanded in 2019 due to the number of tours and events scheduled, beginning with Proclamation Day on Sunday 5 May and concluding with the two-day Heritage Trades Trail, a celebration of rare trades and craftsmanship with displays and demonstrations at four of Bathurst’s outstanding heritage venues.

“The Trades Trail attracted over 1500 visitors in 2018” Cr Hanger said. “It shows just how strong interest is in our region’s cultural heritage and in the importance of showcasing these traditional skills and crafts”.

A program of all heritage tours and activities is now available online and as a printed booklet from the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre and select Bathurst retailers. Tickets for all tours and for the Heritage Trades Trail can be booked online at visitbathurst.com.au

For more news visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/newscentre

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