Windsor may be one of the jewels of the Macquarie Towns, but its history has been marked by repeated disaster. This course explores the natural and human-made crises that tested the town, from flood and fire to rebellion, war, disease and economic hardship.

As you visit sites that still bear the marks of these events, you’ll discover stories of loss, survival and recovery. A fascinating course for anyone who enjoys colonial history and wants to see how one remarkable town kept bouncing back.

Please ensure your mobile phone number is up-to-date with WEA before enrolling and ensure that you have it with you on the day in case the tutor needs to contact you. Meet at Hawkesbury Regional Museum 10 minutes before the tour starts so it can commence on time. Please check the Transport NSW website for further travel information on how to get there.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

Meeting place: Hawkesbury Regional Museum 10 minutes before the tour

• Thompson Square: Howe House, Liliburn Hall, Doctor’s House
• Peninsula: Tollhouse, North Cottages, Tebbutt’s Observatory, Tara
• Thompson Square: Howe House, Music shop, Bridge
• Terrace: Military camp
• St Matthew’s cemetery
• George St: Hospital, Morgue, Methodist block, Fire station

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Identify sites that commemorate victims and local heroes of disasters.
• Outline the key events in Hawkesbury River history
• Discuss the impact of natural and human disasters on the Hawkesbury community