June Lecture: To know their name!
Sun, 09 June
|Bowen Hills
Join Katie McConnel at Miegunyah as she shares stories about a few of Brisbane's extraordinary women.
Time & Location
09 June 2024, 1:40 pm – 4:00 pm
Bowen Hills, 35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
About the event
This talk will share the stories of just a few of Brisbane’s extraordinary women, and one small surprise, for in the telling we restore their names to our present and reconnect them to familiar Brisbane sites, suburbs and much traversed streets.
Join Dr Katie McConnel as she tells their stories at Miegunyah.
Date: 9 June 2024
Time: 1.40 pm for 2 pm start
Cost: $10 members and $15 non-members (includes afternoon tea)
About the speaker
Dr Katie MConnel
Katie is the curator at Old Government House and also a QWHA member. Katie is a passionate advocate for the history, and heritage sectors and endeavours to make history engaging for the community. Through her research, exhibitions, tours and public talks, Katie aims to make Queensland history, the history of Old Government House, and the remarkable lives of the 19th century residents accessible and captivating for visitors of all ages.
Photo credit: State Library of Queensland