
This will be the 12th year the event has run ( Covid-19 affected 2020, no event took place), each year has seen increasing numbers visiting the districts museums. The Rangitikei Heritage Group is made up of representatives of all 5 of the Rangitkei Museums from Bulls, Marton, Hunterville, Mangaweka, and Taihape, plus associated members from Turakina, the Waiouru National Army Museum, and members of
the Whanganui Regional Heritage Trust.
The date is the weekend that falls the closest to the actual date when the Deed of Purchase was signed, and the first of the Rangitikei blocks were made available for purchase, back on the 18th of May 1849″.
For those with a historical interest or those just wanting a great day out we had young & old, local and people tracing their family history. Highlighting the Gretna Hotel from 1895 to 1944, Taihape’s First Store, Cascade Brewery and Taihape’s Foundry it was history secrets on show. A great ‘Winter Warmer’ raffle was offered too and Rose Cottage tours. Hope to see you next year!
