Windsor is a perfect place for anyone who loves colonial history, and the stories of the women are as varied, emotional, scandalous, problematic, and triumphant as those of the Windsor men.  We will wander through the old and hilly streets to share stories of mistresses, midwives, and military, of publicans, teachers, and nuns, women connected to convicts, royalty, rebels, and scientists. Since women hold up half the sky, their stories should share half the light.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Meet outside Hawkesbury Regional Museum 10 minutes before tour is scheduled to start. Includes a lunch break.

This walk will go ahead whatever the weather, except where the guide deems there to be a threat to health and safety. In this situation you will be contacted with an alternative date. Please ensure your mobile phone number is up-to-date with WEA before enrolling and ensure that you have it with you on the day in case the tutor needs to contact you.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Howe House: Mary Howe, Isabel Coffey
• Thompson Square: Bridget Doyle, Sarah Loder 
• Site of the Government Cottage: Ann Blady, Mary Reibey, Margaret Catchpole
• School of Arts: Jean Campbell 
• Macquarie Arms: Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Macquarie, Elizabeth Rouse, Isabella Bushell 
• Thompson Square: Mrs C. J. Nealds, Kate Fiaschi, Sr Mary Xavier
• Terrace: Susannah Kable, Jean Campbell 
• Catherine St:  Catherine Smith, Mary Archer
• Rectory: Una Fielding, Jean and Lorna Campbell 
• Royal Hotel George St: Isabella Bushell

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Outline the history of Windsor.
• Evaluate the role women played in the community.
• Retell some stories of women that are dramatic, inspiring, and revealing.