Bringing history to light

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NATIONAL Trust of SA Moonta branch is embracing the Copper Coast’s inaugural FLAME Festival, Friday to Sunday, May 27-29.
“We are incredibly excited to be part of this festival,” operations manager Glenys Blacker said.
“We see it as an excellent opportunity to engage with the community and bring history to life.”
Artisan blacksmith Clayton Penley will be in action at the Tipara Forge, at the Moonta Mines Museum site.
“Spaces are limited and bookings are required, with each attendee also receiving a handmade memento with their $15 ticket,” Glenys said.
“Clayton will be in action at 10.30am, 11.30am or 2pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
“Tickets are available online via our website, or through the Moonta Tourist Office.”
The Moonta Mines Museum is set to light up between 6pm and 9pm on Friday to Sunday night inclusive showcasing the historical building in a whole new way.
“We’re really keen to make heritage interactive, and on Saturday night, we’re holding a Night Lights Lantern Fete,” Glenys said.
“Local schoolchildren have been invited to participate in a parade of lanterns in the museum car park.
“There will be old-fashioned games in the quadrangle before the parade, with a range of food vans available.
“There’s an interactive performance by Krank it Dance and The Funny Farmers are set to entertain the children.”
With the museum carpark used for the festivities, traffic conditions will be in place.
“Parking will be available at the Moonta Tourist Office or the Moonta Progress Association carparks on Blanche Terrace and Military Road, and people will be transferred out to the museum by tram,” Glenys said.
“It’s important people bring their own chairs as well.
“The gates will open from 5.30pm, with the event starting at 6pm.”
For more information, call 8825 1891 or visit www.moontaheritage.com.au.