Tag: Living History

The Camden Story: living history on our doorstep
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The Camden Story: living history on our doorstep

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Experience the Camden Story through the living history on our doorstep. Walk the historic Camden town centre precinct and district or visit the exciting Belgenny Farm or view the informative exhibitions at the Camden Museum.

The living history movement finds new supporters
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The living history movement finds new supporters

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The living history movement finds new supporters in Camden

Living History at Belgenny
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Living History at Belgenny

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An informative talk was given on Howell Living History Farm USA recently at Belgenny Farm Camden NSW

Bella Vista Farm, an early part of the Macarthur rural empire
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Bella Vista Farm, an early part of the Macarthur rural empire

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Bella Vista Farm is an early part of the Macarthur family pastoral empire and an important site in the history of colonial NSW.

History is nice, but…
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History is nice, but…

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The value of history is more important now than almost at any other time in the past.

Being a Historical Detective
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Being a Historical Detective

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There are a number of steps involved in being a historical detective and conducting an investigation (historical research).

Camden Showgirl, an enduring pageant
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Camden Showgirl, an enduring pageant

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Miss Showgirl, an enduring anachronism at a rural festival that brings the community together and celebrates the areas rural heritage and agriculture