Charles Sturt Museum

Charles Sturt Museum

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Posted 2021-07-03 by Bevfollow


Captain Charles Sturt was a prominent pioneer and explorer of Australia, famous for his exploration of the Darling, Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers.





In 1840/41, Sturt built a house for his family on a 390-acres of property on the reed-beds of the Port River Creek and the Torrens River. Sturt lived here with his wife, Charlotte and their four children till 1853 when due to failing health and concern for the children's education, the family returned permanently to England. The house was leased to tenants and later sold to private owners. In 1956 the Council of Henley and Grange bought the property to preserve it as a heritage site. The Council then gifted it to the Charles Sturt Memorial Museum Trust for restoration.







On the beautiful grounds leading to the house are display boards telling the stories and history of Captain Sturt and the house. There is also a memorial stone in his honour.

Known as "The Grange", Sturt thought the house was the most English-looking residence in the Colony. There are two sections to the house, a red brick section that has the main living areas and a white rendered section known as the nursery for the children.







Today the nursery wing is an exhibition gallery with a large display of pictures and history of Sturt's exploration. There is also a significant collection of historical articles such as maps, compasses, flags, telescopes and other memorabilia used by Sturt and his party on their river expedition. There is also a replica of their boat and camping ground.







The red brick main house, though not very big, has a long hallway with bedrooms and living rooms on each side. It features original furniture used by the Sturt's family. At the end of the hall is a big dining room with a dining table and settings. Hanging on the wall are photos of Sturt's three sons.





The museum, located at Jetty Road, Grange is open to the public only on the first and third Sunday of each month from 2pm to 5pm. Though not stated on the website , it is a guided tour of the house by friendly and knowledgeable guides.

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215678 - 2023-06-16 07:19:14

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