Fawkner Memorial Park Historical Walking Tour

Fawkner Memorial Park Historical Walking Tour

Discover some of the interesting graves and landmarks that give us an insight into the social history of 19th and 20th century Melbourne.

By Merri-bek Libraries

Date and time

Wed, 8 May 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM AEST

Location

Fawkner Memorial Park Tea Rooms

1187 Sydney Road Hadfield, VIC 3060 Australia

About this event

  • 1 hour

Cemetery enthusiast and local historian Bridgette will take you on a historical walking tour of Fawkner Memorial Park.

Presented by Merri-bek Libraries in partnership with the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust as part of the National Trust's Australian Heritage Festival.

Please note this is a walking tour. Participants will need to wear appropriate closed toe footwear and be able to walk for fifty minutes on uneven terrain.

Please email glenroylibrary@merri-bek.vic.gov.au before the event if you have any specific access or interpreting requirements.

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Merri-bek Libraries

Merri-bek Libraries offers a range of free events including speakers and workshops, makerspaces and digital programs to promote learning and reading in Merri-bek.  

https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/libraries/

 

Free