Music and dance never failed to enliven and invigorate even those who had hungry bellies’ - Hobart Street Musician, 1834

Join us to celebrate the launch of the nationally touring exhibition 'Dancing in Fetters' by Cultural historian Dr. Heather Clarke, with a day of dancing, exploring, and a feast under the stars!

Fill your day with the following selections -

Event Program:

10.00 - 10:40: Guided Tour at Ross Quarry

10.30 – 12.00: Street Music - traditional folk tunes

12.00 - 12.40: Guided Walking Tour to Ross Female Factory

12.00 - 12.40: Guided Walking Tour to Ross Bridge

1.00 - 2.00pm: Dancing in Fetters Exhibition Floor Talk by Dr. H Clarke

2.00 - 3.15pm: Street Music and Maypole dancing

3.00 - 3.40pm: Guided Walking Tour to Ross Female Factory

3.00 - 3.40pm: Guided Walking Tour to Ross Bridge

4.00 - 6.00pm: Dancing in Fetters Family Bush Dance and Demonstration at the Ross Town Hall

6.00 – Late: Autumn inspired dinner at the Ross Hotel with acoustic music

The feast on offer at the Ross Hotel includes a mulled wine and convict inspired Irish stew with mash, made from local ingredients. For children (under 14 only), a soft drink and Irish stew with mash. A vegetarian option will be available.

Seating for your evening of music under the stars is partly BYO - bring a picnic rug or a chair to sit and feast, or perch on our hay bales provided. Strictly no BYO alcohol, support local instead.

On arrival to Ross, please bring your ticket to the Tasmanian Wool Centre, 48 Church St, Ross - there you can register for daytime activities and collect your meal pass for the evening’s entertainment at the Ross Hotel.

In the spirit of the event, we recommend you wear comfortable footwear for a day of dancing and exploring Ross. At this time of year, the evenings in Ross are filled with fresh, cool air - dress warm!

In the event of wet weather, the music, maypole dancing and evening meal will be moved to the Ross Town Hall (located on Bridge Street opposite the Ross Hotel).

Sadly, we are not offering refunds for this event. For a more detailed program - please go here http://www.visitross.com.au/events/

Tickets are limited - book early to avoid missing out!

Proudly sponsored by: Tasmanian Wool Centre Museum, Northern Midlands Council, CHART AMAGA, Visions of Australia, Abbey Museum, Bush Traditions, Heritage Highway Tourism Region Association

Thinking about staying in Ross? Visit http://www.visitross.com.au/

‘Dancing in Fetters’: a day of convict music and dance in Ross

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