the NatioNal trust presents THE TASMANIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL COMMUNITY MILESTONES 1 MAY - 31 MAY 2013 national trust heritage Festival 2013 COMMUNITY MILESTONES message From the miNister message From tourism tasmaNia the month-long tasmanian heritage Festival is here again. a full program provides tasmanians and visitors with an opportunity to the tasmanian heritage Festival, throughout may 2013, is sure to be another successful event for thet asmanian Branch of the National participate and to learn more about our fantastic heritage. trust, showcasing a rich tapestry of heritage experiences all around the island. The Tasmanian Heritage Festival has been running for Thanks must go to the National Trust for sustaining the momentum, rising It is important to ‘shine the spotlight’ on heritage and cultural experiences, For visitors, the many different aspects of Tasmania’s heritage provide the over 25 years. Our festival was the first heritage festival to the challenge, and providing us with another full program. Organising a not only for our local communities but also for visitors to Tasmania. stories, settings and memories they will take back, building an appreciation in Australia, with other states and territories following festival of this size is no small task. of Tasmania’s special qualities and place in history. Tasmania’s lead. The month of May is an opportunity to experience and celebrate many Thanks must also go to the wonderful volunteers and all those in the aspects of Tasmania’s heritage. Contemporary life and visitor experiences As a newcomer to the State I’ve quickly gained an appreciation of Tasmania’s The Heritage Festival is coordinated by the National heritage sector who share their piece of Tasmania’s historic heritage with of Tasmania are very much shaped by the island’s many-layered history. special blend of history and nature, and I look forward to this year’s Trust. It began as a week-long event, but over the years pride and enthusiasm. Tasmanian Heritage Festival. has grown to be the month-long, statewide festival The Heritage Festival is a celebration of all aspects of Tasmanian heritage, held every autumn. This year there are around 300 participating organisations I would also like to thank the Tasmanian community for embracing this from community endeavour to maritime and industrial history. Museums Congratulations to the National Trust and its partners on presenting such an and over 1800 events. Heritage Festival year-after-year, thereby helping it to be what it has and open houses will be presenting a range of special exhibits and activities interesting program of exhibits and activities. become today — a celebration of our historic heritage. as part of the Heritage Festival, so take the opportunity to see artisans at The strength of the Heritage Festival is its grass roots focus. Groups from work or try your hand at one of the traditional skills on display. John Fitzgerald, around Tasmania participate and organise their local event, showcasing an I encourage all Tasmanians to get out and enjoy our historic heritage during Chief Executive Officer aspect of Tasmania’s historic heritage. this autumn festival. With all the wonderful events in the program, you are Tasmania’s historic heritage provides a backdrop to every-day life. Tourism Tasmania certain to find activities that will be both enjoyable and interesting. Conserved buildings, precincts and towns provide a workplace or home This year’s festival theme is ‘Community Milestones’ which provides to many, and picture-postcard towns such as Evandale, Ross and Oatlands communities with an opportunity to showcase their successes over the years. Brian Wightman mP provide a sense of what life once was like. Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage celeBratiNg the coNtriButioN oF tasmaNia’s tasmaNia’s historic heritage — a commuNity eNdeavour heritage voluNteers as tasmanians we interact with our historic heritage every day. We walk along paths and roads our forebears created; walk past and visit buildings they laboured over; and often work, sleep, and eat in places they built. From the tinyg eorgian workers’ cottages and the the tasmanian heritage Festival has grown and developed over the past twenty five years into what is todayt asmania’s premier Federation townhouses to the adaptation of industrial places likec oats Patons in launceston and the iXl Jam Factory in hobart, which heritage event of the year. now house an eclectic mix of galleries, shops, offices, religious organisations and cafes, we interact daily, and often unconsciously, with The ongoing success of the festival is due to the extraordinary is hosting two morning teas, one in the north of the state and one in the toil of people who are now long gone. contribution of the countless number of volunteers throughout every the south. Photo: Anne Kernke Photo: region of our island home. Each and every one of these volunteers is advice. Tasmania has wonderful trades people such as carpenters and passionately dedicated to ensuring our unique heritage is preserved for All volunteers associated with the Heritage Festival are invited. stonemasons with traditional skills, architects, historians, archaeologists future generations. and so many more. The Centre for Heritage in Oatlands, an initiative of the FraNKliN PeNiteNtiary chaPel old Southern Midlands Council, provides education and training in all aspects We often hear the term ‘unsung heroes’ – this is a term that certainly house suPreme courtroom 2 of traditional heritage buildings skills. Local councils often have lists of applies to our heritage volunteers! The contribution this group of people 10am - 11am 10am - 11am places they’ve identified as having important heritage values, and they work makes to the fabric of our communities as well as a wide range of sectors thursday 16 may tuesday 21 may to protect them. including tourism, education and health all too often falls under the radar. rsvP 6 may | 6344 6233 rsvP 10 may | 6344 6233 At the same time the National Trust, Tasmanian Heritage Council and To celebrate and acknowledge the valued contribution of Tasmania’s Heritage Tasmania support these owners, managers, community groups, heritage volunteers, Dario Tomat, Chair of the National Trust Tasmania individuals, professionals and the broader community in collectively protecting our historic heritage. The National Trust manages heritage properties and collections, and through the Community Heritage Program works alongside communities to raise the profile and importance of historic heritage on behalf of all e Tasmanians. The Tasmanian Heritage Council makes decisions about which Shene (Image Rokoco Designs) places to add to the Tasmanian Heritage Register (currently there are ve around 5,500 places), and assesses development applications from owners North Within this rich tapestry of historic heritage, a million stories are waiting who want to undertake works on their heritage-listed place. Heritage to be told. Around Tasmania there are historical societies, local groups Tasmania co-ordinates historic heritage activity for the State Government, and genealogists helping to put the stories together. They are made up supports the work of the Tasmania Heritage Council, helps to facilitate N North East of professionals and volunteers, and all have a passion for uncovering the development of the sector and also runs a community education and our past. They publish many books, thereby increasing our understanding development program. t Key of Tasmania’s history. These books are often collective efforts of writers North West sharing their knowledge of something they have discovered. Collectively, we all look after Tasmania’s historic heritage. Owners of heritage places are amazing. They invest time, energy and money This year’s Heritage Festival theme of ‘Community Milestones’ is an in their homes, businesses and farm buildings. Many are home owners, excellent opportunity to showcase community endeavour in protecting South others are finding new uses for historic buildings, but all are contributing to Tasmania’s historic heritage. It shows that we are all responsible for, and preserving Tasmania’s historic heritage. benefit from, our historic heritage places. West In Tasmania there are a lot of professionals who work to support owners, Pete smith the community, the National Trust, the Tasmanian Heritage Council and Director the State Government through Heritage Tasmania by providing expert Heritage Tasmania The Tasmanian Government provides financial support to the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) to co-ordinate the Tasmanian Heritage Festival. The Australian Government supports the National Trust Heritage Festival Download our free app from your favoured app store or www.nationaltrust.org.au Tasmanian Government through funding and through Australian Heritage Week Website for registration of events during Australian Heritage Week. ii 1 NORTH NORTH National Trust Tasmania National Trust ashgrove australiaN Fly FishiNg the eNd oF the old umBrella shoP clareNdoN cheese Factory museum touriNg the coNvict era date Wednesday 01 - Friday 31 date Wednesday 1 - Friday 31 date Sunday 19 eXhiBitioN a talK By JoN addisoN One of the last surviving, largly Clarendon holds a unique place in Tasmanian Convict history as Australia’s premier producer of date Wednesday 01 - Friday 31 date Monday 20 intact, early twentieth century shops in Tasmania. Visitors are sure James Cox was instrumental in the handcrafted cheddar style cheeses In celebration of the opening of Launceston’s Reverend John invites everyone to come to the to be fascinated and tantalised by anti-transportation movement. the Australian Fly Fishing Museum, West and the anti-transportation Ashgrove Cheese Factory to taste, the collection of rare umbrellas The grand scale of Clarendon is the National Trust Tasmania has movement, the Australasian League, an extraordinary statement of enjoy and learn about cheese. and early souvenir items on display developed a touring exhibition left an indelible mark on Australia’s achievement by James Cox, who in the original Blackwood display veNue Ashgrove Cheese Factory showcasing a few of the museum’s history.