Volunteers
Education Centre
Operating hours are – Each Wednesday 11am – 3pm, and first full weekend of each month and are contactable within these hours on 03 5443 3108
Upcoming events:
Family research workshop Sunday August 5, 2007
-From the Cradle to the Grave-
The Bendigo Cemeteries Trust Volunteer Committee is hosting it’s annual family history workshop at the Learning Centre in the former Sextons Residence at the Bendigo Cemetery.
Expert assistance will be provided by some of the regions most experienced genealogists who will share their personal research materials with participants.
Mining accidents and recipients of bravery awards are just two of the topics which will be covered.
The session will begin at 11am until 3pm.
Cost is $10.00 per person which includes tea and coffee [BYO lunch]
There are strictly limited places so booking are essential, phone 5446 1566.
The education centre is located within the grounds of Bendigo Public Cemetery, Carpenter St, Bendigo.
The Bendigo Cemeteries Trust is ever mindful of the important role it plays as custodian of such a valuable yet fragile remnant of our past.
Cemeteries are a vital component of any regions heritage. They are open museums from which we can obtain important information on the development of an area.
Through their Volunteer Committee the Trust launched an Education Centre in the former Sexton's Residence at the Bendigo Cemetery. This occurred on Thursday 1st November, 2001. This facility will enable school and community groups to utilise and be aware of the educational value of this regions cemeteries.
The location, size and data contained on monuments can provide details such as family structure and longevity, infant modality and epidemics. Intelligence on religious, ethnic and social backgrounds can also be gleaned from these memorials.
School and group tours are currently undertaken by the members of the Volunteer Committee. It is anticipated that through greater awareness and appreciation of these sites, the community will derive many benefits including the curbing of vandalism.
Bruce Macumber
Chief Executive Officer