Join the Richmond River Historical Society during History Week 2018, for a tour through Barham Street Cemetery, one of Lismore’s early burial grounds.
Now a Memorial park, it dates from the early 1880s and closed in 1950. Hear the stories of the town’s former residents as you wander through the old cemetery. Hear about the hopes, dreams and experiences that helped shape them, whilst also learning about the early history of the town.
When: Sunday 9 September, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Where: Barham Street Cemetery, 17 Barham Street, Lismore (next to Lismore Workers Golf Club)
Cost: Free (gold coin donation would be appreciated) – Afternoon tea provided
Contact: rbraithwaite@bigpond.com or 02 6621 9993
Hosted by: Richmond River Historical Society Inc
Image: courtesy of Richmond River Historical Society Inc.