By Molly Magennis
The annual Heritage Hobsons Bay Festival is back on again this month, putting the spotlight on the municipality’s indigenous, cultural and natural heritage.
The festival, which will run from April 18 to May 2, is part of the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival, with ‘curiosity’ being this year’s theme.
Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill, who cited heritage as one of his focus areas for his 2021-22 mayoral term, said the festival is a great way for locals to discover just how historic their local surroundings are.
“Following the past two years of the pandemic, it will be wonderful this year to welcome visitors from near and far to our shores to ‘get curious’ and take in some of the program. Council is supporting more than 20 events, mostly in person and a couple online,” he said.
“There will be performances, exhibitions, tours, discussion panels, a Devonshire tea and a film screening – all organised in partnership between Council and many dedicated community groups, producers, volunteers and historians.”
A variety of events and activities have been announced, including a Williamstown Heritage Projection Tour, a night-time tour where residents can follow a projector bike to get a sense of how the area looked in the past.
The Williamstown Film Society will also be showcasing an exhibition at the Williamstown Library, celebrating its official 25th anniversary.
“Hobsons Bay is such an extraordinary part of Melbourne, boasting both physical heritage assets along with a rich history of stories steeped in courage, perseverance, innovation, industry and of course many, many secrets still to be uncovered,” said Cr Hemphill.
For event details and to book visit councils website.
Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/heritagehobsonsbay
