Back to St Bartholomew's Day

Back to St Bartholomew's Day

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Posted 2013-04-22 by glenopfollow

Sat 27 Apr 2013

Back to St. Bartholomew's Day



This year's ' Back to Bartholomew's Day ' will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first crossing of the Blue Mountains by explorers Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson.

Events start at 10.00am with Historical Archaeologist and Heritage Consultant Dr. Siobhan Lavelle speaking about the day's theme "Exploring 1813: 200 Years Since the First Crossing of the Blue Mountains". This will be followed by the official unveiling of explorer William Charles Lawson's restored family vault.

The NSW Corps Marines will be demonstrating musket firing and conducting marching drills. There will be face painting and a variety of trading and food stalls.

St Bartholomew's Church and cemetery at Prospect date back to 1841. The church was closed in the late 1960's and suffered a devastating fire in 1989 but thanks to the efforts of the local council and the Friends of Bartholomew, this historic site has been restored and preserved for posterity.

Blacktown City mayor Len Robinson said that "The day is an opportunity for the people of Blacktown City and beyond to explore this wonderful historical site and learn more about their local heritage and for some, their family history."

A free return shuttle bus is available from Blacktown City Council Car Park (entry via Campbell Street, Blacktown) from 9am to St Bartholomew's Church.

Entry into the historical display inside the church costs $6p/p. Kids less than 12 free.

For more information call Council on 9839 6000 or Friends of St Bartholomew's on 9621 8225

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!date 27/04/2013 -- 27/04/2013
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