(c) Copyright 2017 Peter MacFie and Anne Salt

Retired Port Arthur Historian Peter MacFie will lead the Fiddle Excursion through the Derwent and Lachlan Valleys on Sunday the 14th of May 2017. His extensive research of convict musicians at Port Arthur and a successful sell out Sorell tour, will make him the ideal person to explain the history of Alexander Laing, his music and connection to the community and the people.

Anne Salt, Chairwoman of the Friends of Willow Court sat with Peter and heard that there were a number of fiddle players at Port Arthur, but Alexander Laing was the one musician who had the skills to play and write.

Some ticket still remain for sale, but this is limited because of the coach size and early sales. Visitors will experience historic homesteads and buildings in the region, light lunch, afternoon tea and a separate tour of Glen Derwent. Another local Historian will tell the history of the places visited and there will be live music from Alexander Laing tunes played by Folk Trio, Green Hills Gathering at each venue. Two solders, in original uniform will escort visitors throughout the day.

ST MATTHEWS ANGLICAN CHURCH
WILLOW COURT BARRACKS
FRESCATI HOUSE
STEPHEN STREET CEMETERY
ST PAULS UNITING CHURCH
LACHLAN HALL
GLENLEITH
GLEN DERWENT

This is a National Trust Heritage Event.

Click images above for ticket sales or contact the Derwent Valley Council. 

ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAINING