Garroorigang

Garroorigang



The historic home Garroorigang is located in Goulburn, NSW. It was built in 1857 and over the years it has been an Inn (1857-1868), a school for the son's of Gentlemen (1868-1883) and a private home for the Hume family (1883 - present). As the home is still lived in today, it offers students an insight into living history.

Garroorigang would be of particular benefit to lower primary students studying local history. Students are taken on a guided tour of the home by members of the Hume family and hear the stories of people from Goulburn's past.

I felt that one of the most interesting parts of the tour was looking at the School Headmaster's room, which has been left as it was when the school closed down, and being able to see the books that were used to educate the boys. They were educated in the 'classics' - Euclid, Greek, Latin, French, Bible and History. The old school room also contains old report cards and other memorabilia. This school from the 1800's provides students with an opportunity to compare it with what school is like now and how it has changed over time.



Tours are 30 minutes - 1 hour in duration (depending on what you would like the family members to focus on with your students) and children are taken through the home in groups of up to 15. The grounds are available for picnic lunches.

Opening Times: 10am - 12. and 2pm - 4.30pm (closed Wednesdays). Tours at other times are available by appointment.

Cost: Children $5, Adults $10 (Teachers free)

Contact: (02) 4822 1912 Garroorigang@hotmail.com

Website: [|www.argylecounty.com.au/garroorigang]