Like to be reminded of how things were done in the old days?
Merrigum Museum’s annual Heritage Day promises to take attendees on a trip through time.
On Sunday, April 21 the museum will be full of demonstrations of pioneering skills and crafts.
The event is held in conjunction with the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival.
Visitors can watch blacksmithing and shearing, hay-baling with a 1940s stationary baler, milk-separating, butter-churning and more.
Audiences will be shown the effort it took for women to wash and iron clothes when using a washboard and stove-heated flat irons.
By popular demand, cricket bat maker Clare Johnston will feature again this year making cricket bats by hand.
Merrigum Historical Society secretary Flo Halliday said the small committee worked hard to provide an excellent range of displays, complemented by collectibles and other exhibits.
The emphasis of the day is on operating rather than static displays.
Vintage engines will be in action and a wide range of exhibits and collectibles will be on show.
Car Club members will be exhibiting their vehicles, and the CFA will present a display of memorabilia.
The museum, with its extensive collection, will also be open.
Children can try traditional kids’ games and have their faces painted.
Homemade cakes, biscuits, slices and more will be on sale at the Museum’s General Store.
A barbecue lunch is also available.
Event details
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: Merrigum Museum, 111-113 Waverley Ave, Merrigum
Price: Children $2 and Adults $10
For more information, call 5855 2330 or 0427 585 599.
You can also email the museum at merrigummuseum@gmail.com