Celebrate our national and local heritage this year with a variety of historical seminarys, book launches, childrens' activites and more with the 2011 Camden Heritage Festival. In coordination with the Camden Historical Society, and the Camden Area Family History Society, the following events will be hosted in library and other public spaces in the area, open to all. Whether you are a family enthusiast, with long standing ties to the stories and lives of our community past and present, or simply looking for something a little different on a free weekend, take a look at what's on offer below.
'Our Memories, Our Stories'
April- Ephemera Exhibition
Where: Camden Library
Book Launch 'The Old Razorback Road' by E. Vily
2nd April , 11am
Where: Camden Library
Family History Lecture 'Writing Your Story'
5th April, 7.30pm
Where: Camden Library
Mini Discoverers 'Home' for preschoolers
5th April, 11 am
Camden Library/Museum
'On the Edge' lecture by Dr. Ian Wilis
7th April, 6.30pm
Where: Camden Museum
More Amazing Stories from St. John's
7th and 16th April, 11am
Where: Meet at St.John's cemetery
Gold coin donation for church restoration
'Show & Tell Stories'
13th April, 7.30pm
Where: Camden Museu,
German Immigration from Freunstein lecture
16th April: 1.30pm
Where: Narellan librar
Gold coin donation
'Your Amazing Story' Family History Seminar
Saturday 30th April
Where: Camden Civic Centre
Contact: 4655 1098
Bookings required for all events. Contact Camden (4654 7951) or Narellan (4654 5039) libraries.