-
5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta, 2151
2026 International Women's Day Observance | A Talk and Tea and a Tour
-
5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta, 2151
Who are those 'women of note' who grace our bank notes?
Book a talk by well known Parramatta social historian guide and story-teller, Kerima- Gae Topp.
Take a delicious morning tea after the talk, in the Matron Ann Gordon Tea Rooms, in one of the c1818 buildings on the Parramatta Female Factory site. At midday, join a tour and walk in the convict women's footsteps - listen to the stories of resilience and marvel at their remarkable survival.
Schedule
- 9.30am PFFF Rooms Open
- 10am Research Rooms open
- 10am Welcome - Guest Speaker: Kerima-Gae Topp TopIc: Australian Women of Note
- 11.15am Morning Tea - Matron Gordon’s Tea Room
Cost
12pm Site Tours including the 3rd Class Sleeping Quarters & Penitentary c1823
Cost: Talk $5; Morning Tea $5; Tours $10
Getting here
5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta has no Parking on site; limited on street parking or Parramatta Leagues Club Take the Light Rail from Parramatta - alight Ngara - short walk to site.