Heritage Day 2025

The Merrigum Historical Society is holding its Annual Heritage Day. Come and see how things were done the “hard way,” with demonstrations of traditional skills like hay baling, chaff making, and butter churning. Vintage engines will be on display. A barbecue lunch is available, goodies will be sold at the general store, and there will also be a raffle.

When:: Sunday 13th of April, 2025,
Where:: 111 Waverley Avenur Merrigum
Cost:: Adults $10 School Children $2.00
Contact:: Bryan Fitzsimmons on 0427 585 599 or
Website:: www.facebook.com/Merrigum

The emphasis is on operation rather than static displays. On the farm front, visitors can watch the 1940s stationary baler in action, as well as butter churning, milk separating, and sheep shearing demonstrations.

On the household side, ladies will show the effort involved in washing and ironing clothes using a washboard and stove-heated flat irons. Vintage engines will be running, wood-turning will be demonstrated, and old gramophones will be playing.

A wide range of exhibits and collectibles will be on display, including a collection of model paddle steamers.