A Settler and a Suffragist: Homes of Christchurch's Pioneering Women
Schedule
Sun Oct 13 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm
UTC+12:00Location
83 Clyde Road,Christchurch,8041,NZ | Christchurch, CA
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Celebrate Christchurch Heritage Festival with an experience to remember at Riccarton House and Kate Sheppard House. Although a generation apart, Jane Deans and Kate Sheppard were integral figures in early Canterbury’s colonial history. Jane Deans helped create a society that recognised the capabilities of women through her resilience and community involvement. Kate Sheppard, led the suffrage movement to success, securing the right to vote for women and setting an example for future generations of women's rights activists.Schedule
10.50am: Arrive at Riccarton House and check in
11am - 12.15pm: Guided tour
12.15pm: Lunch break
1.30pm: Arrive at Kate Sheppard House for your introduction and self-guided tour
2.15pm: Afternoon tea served
3 .00pm: Event end
All tours and introductions start at the time specified. Bookings are essential.
Christchurch Heritage Festival runs from 12th -28th October.
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Where is it happening?
83 Clyde Road,Christchurch,8041,NZ, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays: