History Redcliffe extends a very warm WUNYA NGULUM (welcome everyone) to those who are visiting our beautiful peninsula to join us today for the Moreton Bay Bicentennial Commemoration Conference!
Along with our conference co-hosts, Royal Historical Society of Queensland and Bribie Island Historical Society, we are delighted to see you.
Our usual monthly meeting is not on today but don’t despair! There’s a good reason!
From tomorrow (7th September) to next Saturday (14th September) we have a load of events for you to attend. We are giving you today off to save yourself for all that we have on offer for the week to come.
We kick off strong tomorrow with the Wunya Ngulum Welcome Everyone Moreton Bay Bicentennial Commemoration Conference.
Monday’s offering is a talk at Redcliffe Library. Bookings required via the City of Moreton Bay Libraries page.
On Tuesday, we’ve got another escorted walk. This one is the History Trail. Cost includes morning tea. The walk will depart from the Information Centre at Redcliffe Jetty. Book here: https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/history-trail
Then on Wednesday, we’re hosting a lovely Afternoon Tea and Talk at the CWA Hall in Redcliffe. Our distinguished local historian, Pat Gee, will be the speaker for the event, providing valuable insights into the life of Redcliffe pioneer, Mary Phoebe Tubbs. Cost is $15 and you can book here: https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/afternoon-tea-and-talk-redcliffe-remembers
Thursday’s event is a morning tea for the Descendants. This one is invitation only.
On Friday, we invite you to have a bit more of a chill day. Why not check out the historic photographs in Cominos Arcade in Redcliffe. There’s lots to see!
Now that you’re rested on Friday, come and join us on Saturday 14th for our massive Picnic in the Park event which will round out the week. Check out the event page for more info and we’ll see you there!
It’s not long now until our Redcliffe Remembers week of events kicks off!
The week begins with a bang on Saturday 7th September in the form of the Wunya Ngulum Welcome Everyone Moreton Bay Commemoration Conference. Then we follow that up on Sunday 8th with the first guided walk of the new Humpybong Trail. This event is especially for the conference attendees. Click here to book.
On Tuesday 10th, we’ve got another chance to get active and take in our History Trail (followed by morning tea. For more info and to book your spot, click here.
Then on Wednesday 11th, we’d love you to join us for an Afternoon Tea and Talk on the life of Mary Phoebe Tubbs. She was an interesting character and our wonderful speaker for the event is none other than our own local historian extraordinaire, Pat Gee. You really can’t miss this so click here to secure your ticket.
Our bumper week finishes off on Saturday 14th September with our Picnic in the Park. There’s something for everyone so bring the kids, bring your friends, bring your granny and let’s all come together to support our local community and commemorate the milestone of 200 years.