Murray Bridge history lovers are in for a treat this May
Entry to the Round House and Captain’s Cottage will be free between 11am and 3pm every Thursday.
Two Murray Bridge tourist attractions will fling their doors open to the public this month to celebrate History Month.
The Round House and Captain’s Cottage will provide free entry every Thursday from 11am to 3pm throughout May.
A one-day event will also be hosted at the Round House on Sunday, May 19 between 11am and 3pm.
The day will include tours, live music and gin tasting, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Murray Bridge Mayor Wayne Thorley said locals and visitors alike would enjoy immersing themselves in the deep-rooted history Murray Bridge offered.
“It’s amazing how everything old becomes new again when you’re learning about the stories and long forgotten details for the first time,” he said.
“Spending a Sunday during History Month at our beautiful Round House, enjoying our local history, some freshly wood-fired pizza, gin tasting and music on the lawns overlooking the river sounds like a Sunday well spent to me.”
The Round House and Captain’s Cottage were both important historic buildings, central to the city’s past, he said.
The Captain’s Cottage, built in 1890 by the same Captain Adam Johnstone after whom the neighbouring oval is named, showcases an extensive collection of historic engines and farm machinery, model boat, train and toy exhibits and an amazing photographic collection – all from a bygone era.
The Round House is one of Murray Bridge’s oldest surviving buildings, completed in 1876 during the construction of the first bridge to span the Murray River.
- More information: Visit www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/historymonth or phone the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre on 1800 442 784.
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