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Special
Interest & clubs.
With
nearly 14,000 items in the collection of the Caboolture
Historical Village there is sure to be something that is
of special interest to every visitor.
Quilting
and Lacework
If quilting,
lacework and linen are a hobby, then we are
sure you will appreciate the work that has gone into some
of our items that date back nearly 150 years. A quilt dated
1895 and made up of thousands of individually quilted hexagons
is a fabulous piece and never fails to please.
Transport
Museum
Our
newly opened Transport Museum,
built with a Federation grant, is the home of some of our
restored horse drawn carts/buggies and vehicles. A particular
gem in this collection is the completely restored 1926 Chevrolet
Truck. The truck arrived at the Village as a rusted heap
and now - after many hours of toil by volunteers - it is
a shining example of early transport.
Maritime
Museum
The
Maritime Museum
is the home of the models of the first fleet. This collection
has been painstakingly researched and built by Las. It is
a source of wonderment to many visitors - some of which
travel large distances just to see it - and the envy of
other Maritime Museums.
Gem
Club
The
Gem Club is
situated in the village complex. Everyone is welcome if
you are interested in rocks, gems, minerals, gem cutting,
jewellery making, or just fosssicking, come along and join
the club and meet new friends. The cost to join is $10.00
and annual subscription depends on the age. Club Opening
times are Monday: 6.30pm - 8.30pm (silversmithing only),
Tuesday and Wednesday 9.00am - 12 noon and Thursday and
Saturday 9.30am - 2.30pm. Open days occur 4 or 5 times a
year at the Historical Village. Field trips are also regularly
taken by members of the club.
Pottery
Club
Caboolture
Historical Village Potters Inc.,
sells hancrafted pottery in the Gallery and is open seven
days a week 10am - 3pm. Pottery classes for adults held
every Monday and Tuesday 9am - 12 noon and costs $8.00 per
class. Childrens classes are held every Saturday, with a
choice of two sessions: 10am - 12 noon or 1pm - 3pm at a
cost of $6.00 per class. Clay and glazing is extra for all
classes. New members are always welcome. For more informaton
contact the club at (07) 5498 9933 or email
us now.
11th
Lighthorse Military Museum
The
11th Light Horse Military
Museum is also situated at the Caboolture
Historical Village. The whole museum is dedicated to preserving
the memory, equipment and aims of the men and women who
served in all wars. The military museum are the proud trustees
of an amunition limber wagon which is unique to South East
Qld.
Queensland
Transport's Transport - then and now display
Take
a journey through time to see what Queensland's
transport was like then and now, and even take a peek at
the future. The display covers the evolution of land, sea
and air transport in Queensland since the mid-19th century.
Find out why transport is so important and the role it plays
in our lives, and why we need to plan for the future - now.
It includes historic photographs, artefacts and interactive
activities for all ages.
see
you there!
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