Parramatta Foundations Mini-Documentary Series

Delve into Parramatta’s heritage, past and present

Immerse yourself in Parramatta’s heritage with a 5 piece mini-documentary series presented by Parramatta-born TV producer Dan Ilic, which unearths the City's intriguing history through themes of food, public health, legends, foundations, and buildings, including:

Deep Foundations in Deep Time – Learn about the Cumberland Basin underneath Parramatta, from 300 million years ago to today. Parramatta’s Pantry – Take a look inside Parramatta’s pantry through the ages, from Darug eel traps to crops at Experiment Farm and Eat Street today. Parramatta Pandemics – Learn more about pandemics in Parramatta, from the 1919 influenza to Covid-19 today, while also taking a look at traditional Darug medicine. Dead Set Legends – Discover who’s buried beneath the grounds of Parramatta. Female Orphan School – From orphanage to hospital and the Whitlam Institute, discover the stories behind this heritage-listed building.  Produced by ABC Radio Sydney.

Parramatta Foundations is being presented as part of the City’s Foundation Day celebrations in lieu of a public event.

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