A Guided Walk in the historic Windsor
Windsor is a sort of Eden for anyone who appreciates
Australian history and heritage buildings
Walk lead by Jo Henwood, IATG Member
The rich Hawkesbury Valley was discovered by Europeans in July 1789 by Governor Arthur Phillip while searching for fertile farmland to grow food for the struggling Sydney settlement. He further explored the area by land in April 1791. In 1794 Lieutenant Governor Francis Grose made land grants of 30 acres each to 22 settlers.
In 1810 Governor Lachlan Macquarie established the township of Windsor, which was previously known as Green Hills - 'bread basket of the colony' - which was renamed Windsor as one of the Five Macquarie Towns. Here the farmers strove against floods and fire, here they rebelled against the Rum Corps, here they drank and danced, and here they were taught and married and buried.
Their stories lie behind the buildings (including some of Greenway’s masterpieces), tombstones and place names, as Storyteller Jo Henwood will reveal as we wander through this charming community.
When: Sunday 23 February 2025
- 10.30am-12.30pm Tour the Hawkesbury Regional Museum followed by a guided walking tour around the Thompson Square precinct
- 12.30pm -1.30pm Lunch at Macquarie Arms Hotel, Australia's oldest pub (at own expense)
- 1.30pm to 3.30pm Guided walking tour continues towards South Windsor
Cost $15 Members /$20 Associates
If not filled, open to non-Members two weeks before, at $25 Non-members
[No refunds available]
RSVP close 17 February 25
Event host: Gaille (M) 0414 885 619
(E) gailledargan@gmail.com