Family Day: Local Histories

Family Day: Family Histories

Date: Saturday 3 June 2023

Time: 10am - 4pm

Location: Powerhouse Castle Hill, 172 Showground Rd, Castle Hill - Entry via Windsor Rd only

Price: Free

Powerhouse Castle Hill presents a day of fun hands-on activities, demonstrations and talks focused on local histories. These free activities are designed to inspire people of all ages.

Hear stories from the local area and Darug Country, enjoy a picnic in the gardens, tour the stores to view highlights from the Powerhouse collection, watch Jannawi Dance Clan dance up country and help us build a miniature neighbourhood.

11am

Welcome to Country

Darug Elder Aunty Peta Strachan will welcome us onto Country.

11am

Performance by Jannawi Dance Clan

Jannawi Dance Clan is a leading Aboriginal dance company that centres on Indigenous storytelling through dance and performance. The name Jannawi means ‘with me, with you’ in Darug. Jannawi is a dance collective that celebrates the strength, resilience, and stories of Aboriginal people in NSW.

10am–3pm

Pop-up Castle Hill Library

Visit Castle Hill Pop-up Library to hear librarians read local stories and histories, including works by Darug authors Leanne Watson and Jasmine Seymour. Sign-up on the day to become a member and borrow a book to read at home.

11am–2pm

Robert Ryan wool demonstration

Hear from local expert Robert Ryan of wool agency Schute Bell Badgery Lumby. View wool samples from the area and learn about the history of the local industry.

11am–2pm

Jenny Dunn spinning demonstration

Local business owner and textile artist Jenny Dunn will provide a wool spinning demonstration.

11.30am and 12.30pm (30 min duration)

Tour with Curator Anni Turnbull*

Take a family-friendly tour of some highlights from the Powerhouse Collection housed at Powerhouse Castle Hill, guided by Powerhouse Curator Anni Turnbull. *Limited space, free sign-up at reception on the day.

10am–4pm

Record your story

Make a zine that holds stories of your local area to share with your friends and family.

10am–4pm

Building a community

Use recycled cardboard to make a miniature home and help us build a neighborhood, inspired by local histories and architectural miniatures from the Powerhouse Collection.

11am, 1pm, 3pm (30 min duration)

Local history tours: Pause, play rewind

How much do you know about your local area’s history? Come along as we look back at travel, agriculture, family life and school days — when the only apple was in your lunchbox!

By appointment

Auslan Interpreted Walkthroughs

Auslan Interpreted walkthroughs are available but must be booked in advance of the day. For more information and bookings please visit: powerhouse.com.au/event/auslan-tours/

Please note there are no food or drink facilities on site, but you are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the lawns.