SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Life in the Past

Thu Jan 22 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC+11:00

Hawkesbury Regional Museum | Windsor

Hawkesbury Regional Museum
Publisher/HostHawkesbury Regional Museum
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Life in the Past
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Explore what life was like for people living in historic Howe House and learn how to make your own candle, oatmeal soap bag and lemonade.
About this Event

What was life like for people in the past? Join us to explore 200-year-old Howe House and learn how people in Windsor lived in the 1800s. With no electricity or running water, how did they get by? During the workshop you will make your own candle and oatmeal soap bag to take home, as well as try some traditional lemonade. This workshop is suitable for kids aged 5 - 12 years.

Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during this event. You do not need to purchase a ticket for adults accompanying children.

This workshop will take place within the historic Howe House, which contains stairs and uneven floors. Please let us know if you have any accessability requirements.


ACCESS:

Please let us know if you have any specific access requirements by emailing: [email protected]

PARKING:

Available at Baker Street Car Park and Kable Street Car Park - free, time limits apply. Untimed parking avaialble on nearby streets including The Terrace.


Terms and conditions:

· An acompanying adult must be onsite during the workshop. All participants must be signed in by a guardian at the beginning of the workshop and signed out at the end of the workshop.

· Do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell.

· SMILE! Your attendance at events supported by Hawkesbury City Council may be digitally recorded through photographs. Images may be used for promotional purposes on Council's websites, publications, social media or by newspapers.By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.

· If you are unable to attend, please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the programme.

Cancellation/refund polices:

· To receive a full refund (minus an admin fee), please cancel your ticket or notify us at least 48 hours before the scheduled event. If less notice is given, a refund will not be issued.

· Refunds will not be given if participants change their mind, or simply forget to attend the event. For exceptional circumstances, refunds may be issued at the discretion of the Gallery & Museum Coordinator.

· A refund can take up to 7 working days to process after the event date (due to bank transfer times). Cash payment refunds can take up to 6 weeks to process.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker Street, Windsor, Australia

Tickets

AUD 18.00

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