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from the earliest settlers through the gold rush years, federation and to the present.
The district was discovered by Europeans in the 1820’s and settled in the late 1820’s and 1830’s. The village of Braidwood, named after Dr. Thomas Braidwood Wilson, a highly respected pioneer of the district, was gazetted in 1839.
The whole of the village was heritage listed in 2006.
The BRAIDWOOD HERITAGE FESTIVAL takes place on Saturday 4 May 2013 and is a celebration of Braidwood's heritage, with activities around the village introduced by the Town Crier. The Festival will feature Traditional crafts and vehicles in Ryre Park; a parade in main street and stalls of items featuring traditional and heritage skills.
Activities In Ryre Park
In 2013 activities in Ryrie Park will consist of a wide range of Family Friendly activities which may include items such as;
Demonstrations of leather making, whip making, whip cracking, wool spinning, traditional woodcrafts, pioneer furniture manufacturing, blacksmithing. We have arranged once again for a wide range of the ever popular vintage engines, cars, tractors and trucks.
There will be crafts and trades from yesteryear and heaps of activities for people of all ages.
There is an amazing line up of entertainment with non-stop music all day. There will be face painting, pony rides, beading, and a side show ally. Food and beverages to suit all tastes will be available all day.
Guided Cemetery Walk
Take a walk around Braidwood’s historic cemetery.
Meet our Guide at 11am at the cemetery gates in Cowper Street.
The Parade
The parade which was missing from last year’s Festival, is back this year. The parade this year will take place from Duncan St then up Wallace St turning into Wilson St where it will terminate. The parade will marshal at 12.45 in Duncan St (Ryrie St end) and set off at 1.00 pm. The Committee is hoping to build the parade up this year so that 2014 can be built into something truly spectacular. The parade starts at 1.00 pm.on Saturday with form up at 12.45 pm. Entry to the parade is free.If you would like to participate in the parade please contact us.
Competitions
Photo Competition
Theme "Our Place"
Entry fee $1.00 (per photograph)
All photographs to be postcard size 15cm x 10cm
Deliver your photo, entry form and entry fee to St Bede’s school hall by 9:30am Saturday 4th May.
Announcement of winners and presentation of prizes 3pm Saturday 4th May.
Display of all photos will be in St Bede’s School hall on Saturday 4 May
Entry fee $1.00 (per Old Work Boot)
Deliver your Old Work Boot, entry form and entry fee to St Bede’s School hall by 9:30am Saturday 4th May 2013. Announcement of winners and presentation of prizes 3pm Saturday 4th May
BRAIDWOOD HERITAGE FESTIVAL
When: Saturday 4 May 2013
Where: Wallace Street, Braidwood.
For more information: phone (02) 4842 1793 - email braidwoodheritagefestival@gmail.com
For more information: phone (02) 4842 1793 - email braidwoodheritagefestival@gmail.com
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