Experience living heritage, digital stories, quirky collections and antique cars
Celebrate the Sunshine Coast’s rich history at the Heritage Showcase from 10am to 3pm this Sunday, March 19 at the School of Arts Hall, corner of Pacey Street and Memorial Drive, Eumundi.
Celebrate the Sunshine Coast’s rich history at the Heritage Showcase from 10am to 3pm this Sunday, March 19 at the School of Arts Hall, corner of Pacey Street and Memorial Drive, Eumundi.
Enjoy a free fun day out with the whole family. View displays and talk with volunteers from over 15 local museums and heritage organisations.
There will be everything from parades of fashion through the eras, demonstrations of and workshops in lost arts such as butter making and wood carving, lots of live entertainment, a Retro Café and much more.
Arts, Heritage Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said the Heritage Showcase provided the rare opportunity of immersing ourselves in the region’s rich heritage all in the one location.
“I encourage the community to take a step back in time and come meet our passionate experts from the region’s museums and heritage organisations,” Cr Baberowski said.
“A great example is to come along and sit in Queensland Air Museum’s jet fighter cockpit pod and be dazzled by the instrumentation, ejector seats and controls.
“Join in the practical print making workshop while the kids enjoy craft activities with Gubbi Gubbi Dance and Annie’s Workroom.
“You could also take the time to explore the township of Eumundi with a guided walk or find out more about our tramway history at the Buderim-Palmwoods and Nambour-Mapleton Heritage Tramways film sessions
“It really is a great excuse to get family and friends together and experience a great day of learning about our unique Sunshine Coast history.”
If you love everything about our region’s heritage, or just want to know more, make sure you grab your diary and mark in March 19 for the Heritage Showcase and May 6 and 7 for the Discovery Weekend.
When you arrive at the Discovery Showcase get your free copy of the new Discovery Guide – a comprehensive must-have heritage guide of the Sunshine Coast region.
Keep it in your car’s glove box for when you are out and about so that you can explore the treasures of the Sunshine Coast.
The Heritage Showcase and Discovery Weekend events are funded by the Sunshine Coast Council Cultural Heritage Levy which was introduced in 2009 to ensure the region’s stories, traditions and places continue to be protected and experienced by future generations.
Visit council’s website to find out more.
To keep up-to-date on heritage news follow Sunshine Coast Council on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. #heritagesunshinecoast
In 2017, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast. For more information on this milestone anniversary visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/fifty #SC50
Heritage Showcase Fast Facts
Sunday, March 19: 10am to 3pm
School of Arts Hall, corner of Pacey Street and Memorial Drive, Eumundi.
Local museums and heritage organisations on display include:
• Landsborough Museum
• Nambour Museum
• Bankfoot House
• Bli Bli on Maroochy Historical Society
• Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway
• Buderim Pioneer Cottage
• Caloundra Lighthouses
• Discover Eumundi
• Fairview (also known as Pattemore House)
• Genealogy Sunshine Coast
• Kenilworth Museum
• Peachester History Committee
• Queensland Air Museum
• Yandina Historic House.
Free fun activities and demonstrations include:
• Children’s craft activities with Gubbi Gubbi Dance and Annie’s Workroom
• Lost Arts – butter making, string making and more
• Heritage films – Buderim-Palmwoods and Nambour-Mapleton Heritage Tramways, Time & Tide, Memorably Moffat, Making Waves and Mary Grigor: A remarkable life.
• Live entertainment
• Fashion parades through the eras
• Print making
• Retro Café
• Classic car display
• Guided heritage walk of Eumundi township.