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Join us for the second installment of HEN's 2026 free online learning program for kids.

This history skills based virtual excursion is hosted by Museums of History NSW, & focuses on analysis of source material to understand historical events and peoples.

It explores the archaeology based at two UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites:

• Hyde Park Barracks: where we look at the public archaeological dig and learn how thousands of artefacts were found underground and under floorboards at the Barracks, many hidden by rats building their nests. 
• Susannah Place in Sydney’s Rocks area: using the archaeology of an existing building, & utilising oral histories & written sources

Combining this archaeology with information gathered from available sources, museum educators discuss with kids what can be discovered about the lives of the convicts and people who lived in these two sites.

This event will be held over multiple 45 minute sessions, each capped at 30 attendees. Families may attend one or both age groups, & all ages are welcome:

• 12pm NSW time: aimed at kids aged 9y-12y
• 1pm NSW time: aimed at kids aged 12y-15y
• 2pm NSW time: aimed at kids aged 9y-12y
• 3pm NSW time: TBC based on popularity of event

HEN members only, new members very welcome!

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