Join us at Narryna for Seniors Week 2024! We will have a range of additional activities on throughout the week, including a special convict women tour and an illustrated talk.

Tour - Rebellious, Resourceful and Resilient! Narryna’s Convict Women

Visiting Narryna today it is easy to imagine the comfortable and privileged lifestyle enjoyed by its early colonists. By contrast, the convict servants, who were often unsuited to meet the requirements of domestic service, struggled with laborious tasks, including cooking, cleaning and caring for the children. Under the instruction of the ‘house mistress’, including Elizabeth Haig and Sarah Walker, this tour explores the challenges associated with managing the household - especially those assigned to the Haig family. These women were no shrinking violets - they were rebellious, resourceful and resilient!

• Wednesday 16th October 10.30am - 12.00pm

• Saturday 19th October 2.00pm-3.30pm

$10 per person.

Illustrated Talk - Elizabeth Haig: Mistress of Narryna

Join us for a captivating, illustrated talk that follows the life of the house’ first mistress, Elizabeth Haig. This talk will explore the many challenges she faced, including establishing a new life for her family, supporting her husband through financial difficulties, and managing a household of seven children and numerous convict servants. These challenges were intensified by wider economic and social issues in Van Diemen’s Land in the late 1830’s and early 1840’s. Join us to hear about one woman’s determination and ability to ensure the survival of her family.

• Wednesday 16th October 4.30pm - 6.30pm

$15 per person. Includes 1 drink per person and nibbles. Additional available for purchase.

Book via website: www.narryna.com.au/products

Email: narryna@tmag.tas.gov.au

Phone: 6234 2791