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Step inside history: Riot Day 1827 at Parramatta Female Factory—200 women rose against hunger, injustice, and harsh convict life.About this Event
Annual Riot Day Commemoration – Parramatta Female Factory
Join us in commemorating the lives and struggles of the women of the Parramatta Female Factory, and celebrate the day—198 years ago—when convict women struck for their rights.
📅 When
Saturday 25 October 2025, 9:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Where
Parramatta Female Factory, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta
No onsite parking. Limited street parking. Public transport: Light Rail – alight at Ngara stop.
🎉 What’s On
A family-friendly colonial picnic day—bring a blanket and join us for reflection, learning, and community.
Morning
- 9:00am – Open
- 10:00am–12:00pm – ParraClay Workshop (clay-making, free)
- 11:00am – Welcome Ceremony & Annual Thomas Keneally Lecture
Topic: “Archaeology of Parramatta” – Dr Siobhan Lavelle OAM
Midday
- 12:00pm – Floral Tributes at the Bicentenary Commemorative Wall with Piper (free)
- 12:30pm – Writer in Residence Presentations (free)
Afternoon
- 1:30pm – Guided Walking Tours (bookings essential)
- 3:00pm – Close
🌿 All-Day Activities
- Matron Gordon’s Café
- Herstory/History Exhibition
- Shop & Bric-a-Brac stall
- Research Centre open for enquiries
- Craft Corner – spinning demonstration
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Parramatta Female Factory Friends - Research Centre and Ann Gordon Tearooms, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta, Australia
Tickets
AUD 0.00 to AUD 11.90