The Strathalbyn
and District Heritage Centre is in the former police station (built 1858)
and courthouse (added in 1867). Features include several rooms
set out in the style of the Victorian era, a room reflecting changes
in health care over the years, and a courtyard with very high
stone walls. From the courtyard, one can access the three jail
cells. Displays in the recently refurbished courtroom focus upon
the lives of the original inhabitants and upon the settlers who
first came to the district. The Scottish influence is emphasised.
In the yard is an extensive
collection of farm machinery from the past, including an excellent
example of a furphy, a blacksmith's shop, horse drawn vehicles
and exhibits centering on the history of the local Emergency Services.
Recent notable additions are an original horseworks - restored
lovingly back to working order by a team of dedicated volunteers and the world-beating solar cycle, The Solar Flare.
The Centre also holds a large collection of books, photographs
and newspaper accounts of people and past events in Strathalbyn,
most of which can be made available to researchers for a very
reasonable fee.Alternatively,
the research can be done for you by Centre staff - also at a very
reasonable rate. The Centre welcomes groups, and guided tours
are available. We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays & School
Holidays or upon request.
The Centre opens at 1.30pm and remains
open until 4.00pm on the days mentioned. Please note that our very special evening tours (under lights) can be arranged by contacting the Secretary on 83889889.
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Congratulations to volunteer Lorraine Finnie for her work in the Heritage Centre's garden.
Winning the best Community Garden in the Strathalbyn Spring Show's Garden Competition is a tribute to her hard work!
Next time you visit Strathalbyn, why not bring your lunch, relax in our courtyard and let the kids explore the old police cells?
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Entry |
Adult |
$6.00 |
| Concession |
$4.00 |
| Student 16 & over |
$4.00 |
| Children 6-15 |
$2.00 |
| Children 5 & under |
free |
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