A Night at the Macarthurs’ at Elizabeth Farm
Start the evening with a hot drink around a small campfire in the Healing land, remembering Country installation by Kuku Yalanji artist Tony Albert, before joining our expert staff for an intimate look at life in Australia’s oldest surviving homestead, built by John and Elizabeth Macarthur.
You will be invited behind the scenes in the access-all-areas house museum, and see the original structures of the roof, the cellar below the colonial kitchen, and the servants’ quarters restored by the Swann family, who owned the estate for much of the 20th century.
The evening will finish with canapés and a drink in the dining room.
Please note:
- This is an outdoor and indoor event and will proceed in wet weather. Please dress appropriately.
- All attendees must hold a valid ticket. Children attending require parental supervision throughout the event.
- Includes light refreshments with non-alcoholic beverages.
- Content includes adult themes such as mental health.
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Permanent display
Healing land, remembering Country
A powerful work by Kuku Yalanji artist Tony Albert
Sunday 30 April
Elizabeth Farm
70 Alice Street, Rosehill NSW 2142- Wheelchair accessible
- Saturday 3 May 6pm–8pm
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Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta: a history and a guide
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On paper – measured drawings of Elizabeth Farm
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