ALBERTLAND HERITAGE CENTRE - MEMORIAL PARK, WELLSFORD
In the early 1860's William Rawson Brame had a vision to establish a classless, nonconformist society in New Zealand.
On May 29th 1862 the migrant ships "Matilda Wattenbach" and "Hanover" departed from the London Docks bound for the Albertland Settlement in New Zealand with the first of over 3000 settlers.
The Albertland Story chronicles their trials and tribulations.
The Heritage Centre at the Albertland and Districts Museum in Wellsford houses extensive records, memorabilia, artifacts, and other items relating to Albertland from the 1860's.
Albertlanders' 150th Celebrations Photos available
Over 700 people from around New Zealand and overseas enjoyed their Easter break in Albertland. For a glimpse or two from the weekend move up to the notice board (top right of screen)
Want more information? Email us right away at museum@albertland.co.nz
Want more information? Email us right away at museum@albertland.co.nz
DVD - Tell It To The Generations Following
Many who attended the 150th celebrations at Easter 2012 felt the Multimedia Show launch a highlight of the weekend.
The story of the Albertland Settlers, full of drama, excitement,despair and hope, courage and faith ... of a town set to becomebigger than Auckland .... of a people seeking a better life for their families in a far off land.
The DVD can now be purchased here online. Click on Shop with Us upper right top of screen then select DVD's
The story of the Albertland Settlers, full of drama, excitement,despair and hope, courage and faith ... of a town set to becomebigger than Auckland .... of a people seeking a better life for their families in a far off land.
The DVD can now be purchased here online. Click on Shop with Us upper right top of screen then select DVD's