Let the Tamworth region's history come alive at the 2023 Tamworth Regional Heritage Festival, which kicks off Wednesday 12 April.
Over 10 days, local historians and community groups will share the stories that have shaped our community through exhibitions, cultural displays, demonstrations and walks across our region at over 15 venues.
Tamworth Region Mayor Russell Webb said the festival is a real celebration of where we started and where we are heading.
"The 2023 festival has a diverse range of activities for all ages which bring our rich and vibrant heritage to life. It's excellent to see performances, gold panning, Aboriginal heritage, pioneer artefacts, and war heroics all celebrated throughout the event in Tamworth, Nundle, Manilla, Barraba and Moonbi."
"It's also wonderful to see events such as City of Lights: Next Gen, which will bring projections and light installations to Fitzroy Plaza that celebrate our city of light heritage for the whole family," added Cr Webb.
A highlight of the festival is the Tamworth Historical Society local history walk, which this year will focus on the Paradise end of Peel Street and will delve into the history of Paradise Gardens and the establishment of the King George Avenue English Oaks trees as well as many historic points of interest.
"The Paradise end of Peel Street has such a rich history, and the guided walks have built a strong reputation as a not to be missed event throughout the Heritage Festival," said Melinda Gill from the Tamworth Historical Society.
This year the Tamworth Railway Station will be taking part in the festival with a photographic exhibition in the station's waiting room. Images will include views of East and West Tamworth and some of the buildings long gone and some we still see today, and date back to the1860s.
For a full Heritage Festival program visit: www.tamworthheritagefestival.com.au
