Trippers August: Abbotsford Convent
Wednesday 19th August
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Abbotsford Convent Tour Founded by The Sisters of the Good Shepherd in 1863, the Abbotsford Convent operated as a monastic site for well over 100 years, through the social traumas caused by the Gold Rush, the Great Depression and the two World Wars. Thousands of women and girls were placed into care here, and while the Convent had a positive impact for some women, providing shelter, food and education in the absence of social welfare, the Convent was also a place of hardship for some, as was often the experience of those in institutionalised care. Inscribed on the National Heritage List in 2017, the Convent is recognised for demonstrating Australia’s social and welfare history through the lens of a religious and charitable institution. Today, the Abbotsford Convent is a beloved community hub for creativity, artistic development, wellbeing, learning and its open green spaces. MAX 25 PEOPLE FOR THE TOUR SO BOOK IN TO SECURE YOUR PLACE AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Transport 9.15am meet at WNH 9.30am departure - carpooling All day parking is available in the car park directly across from the Convent on St Heliers Street. The machines accept credit cards only. Funds from the car park go towards the restoration and daily operation of the Convent, and also support our neighbours, the Collingwood Children’s Farm. Coffee 10.15am Convent Barkery (at own expense) Guided Social History Tour 11am Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford Lunch 1pm Studley Park Boat House Conservatory 1 Boathouse Road, Kew (at own expense) COST $12 per person (Lunch and coffee at own expense)
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