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In collaboration with the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections and Federation University, join Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen on a special session for the Ballarat Heritage Festival, offering a deep dive into the rich cultural history of Ballarat.
Focusing on the Wadawurrung people’s connection to Country, this session will explore the creation and significance of Waleert-Waleert (possum skin cloaks) —one of the most vital cultural and trade resources of the region.
Participants will engage in an immersive exploration of historical narratives, the craft of cloak-making, and the cultural exchanges that shaped Ballarat.
Sovereign Hill’s Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections(Gold Rush Centre for short) is home to an amazing collection that brings together 150,000 objects that tell the stories of this region, and its many diverse people, practices and ideas It’s a place for new ideas and for discovery.
Through unique programs and experiences, the Gold Rush Centre presents stories and objects that connect you to our heritage and culture.
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- 17 May10:00am - 12:00pm
- 17 May2:00pm - 4:00pm
- 23 May10:00am - 12:00pm
- 23 May2:00pm - 4:00pm
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- Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections
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