There’s plenty happening at Warwick’s Pringle Cottage Museum complex during the Heritage Festival from Friday 21 to Sunday 30 April.
As you enter the museum grounds and stroll through the heritage rose garden, you immediately sense the history that surrounds you.
Showcasing the proud heritage of Warwick and District’s development from the pioneering forefathers, step back in time and wander through history where time stands still.
The museum offers seven buildings housed with unique individual collections to experience. Taking pride of place is the sandstone Pringle Cottage erected about 1870 by Scottish stonemason John McCulloch.
A feature at the entrance to the cottage is the stained glass windows which were in the original R.S.L. rooms in King Street. These windows feature the torch and the rising sun symbols. Each window was dedicated to the fallen in WWI and a brass plaque records the name.
During Heritage Week, the museum complex will be open every day from 10am to 3pm, and will be showcasing the history of the wool industry ‘On the Sheeps Back’.
In this display in Eastwell Hall, there will be a large collection of shearing memorabilia and supplies, raw fleeces to view and feel, historical photos, woollen garments as well as many other items relating to the wool industry. On Saturday 22 April, the museum will have special displays of sheep shearing and commentary, butter making, whip making, static machinery displays and spinners and weavers to name a few.
A slideshow of historical photos will be on show throughout the festival and light refreshments and saleable items will also be available during the 10 festival days.
Entry will be $5 for adults, with children under 14 free. These prices apply for the duration of the festival.
The museum is situated at 79-83 Dragon Street, and further information can be obtained by phoning 4661 3234 or 0429 941 073.
