Belmont Cemetery History Walk

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Lake Mac Arts and Culture

130 years of stories will come to life in dramatic reenactments with professional storyteller Jo Henwood.

Belmont Cemetery

History Illuminated

History Illuminated explores how histories can strengthen the way we connect, learn from one another and share our lived experiences across our communities.

Learn about Belmont’s fascinating history, the story behind its development and evolution, and its significant link to our heritage. The walk includes a guided tour and character enactments building a bridge between the present and past stories of early Belmont.Cost: $18.00, 16.20 for Lake Mac Arts Members plus booking fee.Presented by <a href="https://library.lakemac.com.au/Whats-On/Festivals-Exhibitions/History-Illuminated" title="https://library.lakemac.com.au/Whats-On/Festivals-Exhibitions/History-Illuminated" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">History Illuminated</a>Important to note:<ul><li>Walk will end on dusk with low light</li><li>There are no public amenities. The nearest public toilets are at Ken Lambkin Reserve, Pacific Highway, Belmont South <a href="https://toiletmap.gov.au/50193#" title="https://toiletmap.gov.au/50193#" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Public Toilet Map</a></li></ul><ul><li>There will be uneven ground in some parts of the cemetery with no wheelchair access or direct accessible pathways</li><li>Internal road is sealed</li></ul>Please bring:<ul><li>Torch</li><li>Hat</li><li>Insect repellant</li><li>Covered sturdy shoes</li><li>Water bottle</li></ul>Parking: There is no designated parking outside the cemetery, participants can park in the cemetery grounds (but not in and around graves). There is an area of gravel across from the entrance and shared path that can be used for parkingThe “Fast” shared (cycle) track runs past the entrance of the cemetery and “Give way” signs are installed for vehicles so please take care.In the case of bad weather, the tour may be postponed and you will be advised via email.About Belmont Cemetery Belmont was the only cemetery in the eastern Lake Macquarie area until the establishment of cemeteries at Catherine Hill Bay (1894) and Whitebridge (1898). As a result, it was the place of interment for many of the area’s early settlers with the first burial that of Annie Lister, on the 18 August 1879 in the Roman Catholic portion of the cemetery. The cemetery is bounded to the north, east and south by coastal bushland.

<h3>About the Presenter</h3>Jo Henwood has been a Tour Guide since 1998, working primarily as a site Guide and Education Officer in many heritage sites around Sydney, building a rich understanding of Sydney’s history and culture, particularly around the HarbourShe is an Accredited Storyteller with the NSW Storytelling Guild and a member of the International Museum Theatre Alliance: Asia Pacific, Museums Australia, and Australian Folklore Network. She is co-founder of the Australian Fairy Tale Society.

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