UNESCO World Heritage site Woolmers Estate will kick-off its bicentennial anniversary on Saturday.
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The historic Longford site was first opened in 1817 by Thomas Archer, and was built and maintained by convict labour until 1853.
Woolmers’ convict history will be a prominent theme of the anniversary celebrations, according to event organiser Sue-Ellen Groer.
“At the core of the reunion will be the shared stories that have emerged from the largest forced migration in history,” she said.
The birthday will begin with a number of guest speakers at the newly built Nigel Peck centre at 10.45am, before a bus tour around the region at 1pm.
Sunday will see several convict and homestead tours beginning at 10.45am.