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Fireside Reading Series at Alma Cottage
13 July 2010
Geraldine Doogue AO presented the Museum's second of three Fireside Readings in Alma Cottage on 13 July. Guests had the opportunity to listen to several specially selected letters written by Mary MacKillop. The theme of the evening was 'Mary's response to God in service.'
Guests also enjoyed wine and canapes in Anderledy Lodge before and after the reading.
Eminent Australians Grant Announcement
30 June 2010
The Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts, the Hon. Peter Garrett MP, came to Mary MacKillop Place on 30 June 2010 to announce Australian Government funding to conserve the memorials of seven eminent Australians. Included in the list of eminent Australians was Mary MacKillop. Read more...
Fireside Reading Series at Alma Cottage
8 June 2010
Caroline Jones AO presented the Museum's first of three Fireside Readings in Alma Cottage on 8 June. Guests were able to listen to several specially selected letters written by Mary MacKillop to her family. The theme of the evening was 'Mary's spirituality and the influence of family.'
Guests also enjoyed wine and canapes in the courtyard before and after the reading.
Open Day & Arts Market on the Green
18 April 2010
Everyone enjoyed a glorious warm autumn day for the annual Mary MacKillop Place Open Day on Sunday 18 April. Visitors from far and wide explored the Museum which displays the Sisters of St Joseph's Collection and the temporary exhibition of Western Australian artists: Stories of the Dreaming - The Ringer Soak Community of the East Kimberley.
Of course, a visit to the beautiful Chapel built in Mary's honour was a highlight for many of our visitors. People were also able to enter historic Alma Cottage and catch a short talk on Mary's life in North Sydney.
Our younger visitors had fun in the Kid's Space where they played games and created some artworks. Our roaming Peruvian musicians and gramophone music from a bygone era helped to provide real atmosphere.
Visitors also browsed around the Arts Market and enjoyed the delicious barbeque menu and Devonshire Teas.
Towards Canonisation News
For more information about Mary MacKillop's Canonisation announcement and celebrations in Rome please visit the Sisters of St Joseph's website.
Wisdom Series Exhibition by Richard Campbell
Opening Night
8 December 2009
On Tuesday 8 December Friends of Mary MacKillop Place, Sisters and staff gathered for an enjoyable evening to celebrate the opening of the Wisdom Series exhibition. The artist, Richard Campbell, gave an informative talk on the symbolism behind his artwork. The exhibition will be on display to the public in the Museum from 9 December 2009 to 31 January 2010.
Peruvian Regional Textiles Exhibition:
Showcasing a diversity of motifs and techniques
7 - 27 November 2009
As series of Peruvian regional textiles were on exhibition in the Museum's Reading Room from 7 to 27 November.
Museum School Holiday Program
October 2010
The Museum ran a School Holiday Program during the second week of the October holidays for primary school-aged students.
We enjoyed a variety of activities which included taking a museum tour, exploring interactive computer activities, investigating old items from the travelling trunk and creating art and craft activities.