by Karen Wenke | Mar 7, 2024 | Educational Outreach Program
On Wednesday 6th March I attended a Storyplace Roadshow Workshop at the Albury Library Museum. The Storyplace Roadshow is a touring workshop program that supports the critical work of small museums – including object care and storage, significance assessment,...
by Karen Wenke | Mar 7, 2024 | General, Uncategorized
On Monday 4th March 2024 I attended a book skills and care workshop at Stanley Athenaeum. The workshop was presented by Peter Mitchelson, a paper and books conservator from Grimwade Conservation Services. Both I and other workshop participants had an enjoyable day...
by Karen Wenke | Feb 20, 2024 | Historical Buildings
On Sunday the 18th Of February, members of the Historical Society had lunch at Thistle Cafe to show support for Lorna and to continue the fight to save the historical bakery building, also known as Schirmers Bakery from demolition. The Bakery is one of the oldest...
by Karen Wenke | Feb 14, 2024 | General
14th February, 2024 What is the real meaning of Valentine’s Day? The origin of Valentines days is as a feast day honouring a Christian martyr named Valentine. He lived in Rome during the 3rd century. Valentine was imprisoned by Emperor Claudius II for marrying...
by Karen Wenke | Dec 14, 2023 | General
On behalf of the museum committee and our team, we wish you all the best for the festive season and are look forward to presenting new programs for you in 2024. This year has been a successful one, with the museum hosting a number of tour groups. Family history...
