Overview

In celebration of Family History Month, Lanyon Homestead is turning back time with a day to:

Connect - with family history and the history of Canberra.
Immerse - in traditional crafts, pastimes and trades.
Engage - with experts and enthusiasts who bring the past to life.

Soak up the region's rich history by booking your place in a range of talks, workshops and very special experiences.

Plan your perfect heritage day – bookings required:

Getting Started with Family History
Kick-off your ancestry journey with Family History ACT's top tips.

Hand-dipped Beeswax Candle Making
Roll up your sleeves for a 30-minute, ages 8 years and over, workshop in the courtyard.

Conserving Your Family Heirlooms
Museum-grade advice for protecting photos, papers and textiles.

Beyond the Farm Gate Tour
Discover Lanyon's hidden natural and built treasures beyond the gardens.

Knitting the Past
Knit a square of an 1884 counterpane pattern with A Frayed Knot Canberra.

Stories at Sunset with Tim the Yowie Man
Twilight tales, cemetery wander and pumpkin-soup supper.

Bush Dance with The Paverty Bush Band
Toe-tapping folk tunes, traditional games and Lanyon garden gin under the stars.