June, 2022

Preparing for a Victorian Winter | LIVE DAY

2022Sun12Jun10:00 am4:00 pmPreparing for a Victorian Winter | LIVE DAYHowick Historical Village10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event TypeMuseums and GalleriesSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationEast Auckland

When

Sunday 12 June 2022 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event Details

Without modern heating and insulation there was lots of work to be done! Meet costumed Villagers as they wrap up and ready their homes for wintry weather. Interactive activities and hands-on demonstrations will take place throughout the day at the Village.

Learn how to make candles and churn butter, attend a school lesson, and get an insight into Victorian baking on the range at Puhinui homestead. If you’re lucky the cook might let you sample some baking, hot chocolate or other tasty treat.

With games, crafts and plenty to entertain all ages, this will be a Live Day not to miss!

Demonstrations and activities include:
– Butter churning
– Victorian Parlour games
– Rope Making
– Victorian school lesson
– Coal range baking
– Winter themed arts & crafts

No booking required for activities. Free parking and cafe on site.

Price

Admission: adult $16, student/senior $12, child $8, child under 5, members & annual pass holders – free entry.

Organiser

Howick Historical Village

Experience living history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how people lived in early Auckland....
Experience living history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how people lived in early Auckland. Howick Historical Village is a living history museum on 7 acres of grounds and heritage gardens. The museum depicts a settlement from 1840 to 1880 and offers visitors an immersive historical experience.

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