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25.01.2022 Fantasie Enjoy the June WA Day public holiday with an afternoon in Fremantle's beautiful Basilica of St Patrick's, with some favourite organ works drawn from the 18 years of Pipe Organ Plus concerts, including works by Handel, Mozart, and JS Bach Monday 4 June, 2.30pm Tix https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=334446&

25.01.2022 Do you know which Freo landmark is the oldest public building in WA? Our friends at Visit Fremantle have gathered together some fun facts about Fremantle's heritage significance on their website. Check it out and see how well you know Freo?

23.01.2022 I’m so glad to live in Fremantle, the Western Gateway to Australia. I love a festival and bringing people into our town, like we did in 1958 #freddiestakeover

23.01.2022 What a wonderful opening weekend of Fremantle Heritage Festival and there're still so many great things to come. Today's events include: > Dr Liz Tynan explores truth, lies and secret histories from Australia's past in this free talk, 5pm, Tannock Hall, Uni of Notre Dame > Fibre Festival drinks @ Kidogo Arthouse Fremantle 5-8pm

23.01.2022 Fremantle has long been known as a hub for artists and the sharing of craft skills. Inspired by the legacy of nationally-renowned local ceramicist Joan Campbell, Fired Up begins with a weekend of FREE ceramic hand-building workshops on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May at Fremantle Arts Centre. Drop in to one or both sessions to make your own pinch pot, and learn about ancient and contemporary pottery traditions, local ceramicists and clay sculpting techniques. Once the sculptur...ed have dried, participants can attend a special, free firing session along the shore of Bathers Beach in July. Sculptures will be nestled into the embers of open fires and baked using the ancient Japanese firing technique of Raku. FREE EVENT No bookings required For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1755767424578505/

21.01.2022 Skin Sin Exhibition opens tonight, 5pm Fremantle Prison Gallery, free entry.

18.01.2022 We love reading your memories of Fremantle! From marriage proposals at the park, summer fun at the Aqua Thrillway in the 80s to enjoying the famous pies at Cull...ey's Tea Rooms in the 60s and still to this day. Help us gain a unique insight into Freo's colourful history by sharing more of your stories on our Map of Memories. Visit https://bit.ly/2WlkxDE for more info. See more

17.01.2022 Today! Wanjoo Welcome stories and songs in Nyoongar language > from 10am Western Australian Museum (Maritime), free entry Tour Merchants & Industrialists A guided tour through Fremantle Cemetery > 2pm, to reserve your place call 9383 5254... Tour Fremantle Tours Makers & Creators SOLD OUT > more dates available Tour Demolished and Unbuilt The Mayors Alternative Fremantle History Cycle Tour SOLD OUT Tour Death Before Dishonour SOLD OUT Music The Dorkestra Returns > Fremantle Town Tall, 3.30pm, entry by donation Talk A Community Creation Esplanade Park at the Heart of Fremantle History > Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges, 4pm, free entry Music Jug Band, Jumpin Thumpin The National Hotel, 5.30pm, free entry Exhibition Opening Skin Sin An Exhibition of Australian Tattoo History from the Unseen Collection of Ricky Luder > from 5pm, Fremantle Prison Gallery, free entry Music Live & Local, 30 years of Clancys Music > from 7pm, Clancy's Fish Pub Fremantle, $25 And MORE, full program @fremantlestory.com.au/heritagefestival

17.01.2022 Welcome aboard with The Lost Quays! Fremantle’s saltiest songmen and shanty-peddlers are about to weigh anchor at the WA Shipwrecks Museum for a night of velvety baritone melodies and tall tales from the high seas. Singing traditional and original a capella harmonies, The Lost Quays will serenade you through the starry evening as you watch the ships come and go from Fremantle Port. Book your ticket and let your best singalong voice swing from the rigging! 7pm, Saturday 11 Ma...y WA Shipwrecks Museum, 45 Cliff Street Tickets: adults $25 | concession $20 For more information: www.museum.wa.gov.au/museums/shipwrecks/lost-quays-songs-sea See more

17.01.2022 Were excited to announce a new partnership between the Fremantle Heritage Festival and the Australian Heritage Festival. Fremantle events will now be part of the Australian Heritage Festival 18 April 2019 19 May 2019. Applications for 2019 events are now open. Please see further information and registration here:

16.01.2022 Hello Fremantle! Its that special time of year, when the old stories blow in on the sea air across Fremantle The Heritage Festival! This year as we live through this momentous life event, we celebrate the Heritage Festival from online. The much-loved walking tours and live events are postponed for now, but the memories are ripe. ... Weve set up the Fremantle Map of Memories to keep the stories rolling and shared. Join in, share a story or explore! For the next few weeks we will share some festival highlights and some program tasters for 2021.

13.01.2022 Welcome to Sir Fredrick Samson who will be taking over our account for a few days. We’ll be posting snippets of his films and mini stories about his life in Fremantle. Stay tuned for #freddiestakeover

13.01.2022 Connect with the beauty of Noongar music and local craft at the Waalyalup Waarkiny workshop! Led by Wadjuk Noongar artist Richard Walley, families with learn all about the art and music traditions of Fremantle and children will get the opportunity to create a small tool using clay. Drop into this fun cultural experience, which includes storytelling by author Alton Walley from his book 'Chunyart the Cheeky Parrot', musical performances, and demonstrations of contemporary and ...traditional instruments. FREE No bookings required 10:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday 4th May Fremantle Town Hall

13.01.2022 These legends braved the elements for Mayor Brad Pettitt's 'Demolished and Unbuilt' tour yesterday!

13.01.2022 Craypots, enormous catches, WA sunrises and fantastic fishermens tales: the fishing industry of Fremantle has a long, colourful history, which clings like a barnacle to the Port Citys waterfront. From lucky amateurs with handlines dangling off the groyne to long-running family companies like Sealanes, Kailis and Catalano that shaped Fremantle - delicious seafood and fascinating stories have been hauled up from the depths of the Indian Ocean for more than 100 years! Join artist and social history researcher Sandy McKendrick on a walking tour around Fremantle to discover the locations and the stories of spectacular catches, hand-mended nets, boats up on the slips and the spruiking and selling of WAs best catch: tentacle, fin, claw and all! Book your ticket at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fish-guts-and-all-the-return-ticket

12.01.2022 For our final Heritage Festival reflection we're looking back at one of the most beautiful and poingant exhibits in the festivals history. In 2016 the Wedding Dress display gathered together gowns and frocks generously loaned by Fremantle families, along with photographs and stories of the weddings and the lives beyond the wedding day. It was a fascinating and thought provoking journey through fashion, politics and the forever changing face of life in Fremantle. It beautifully captured the spirit behind the Fremantle Heritage Festival. We look forward to more inspiring Heritage Festival events in the years to come.

11.01.2022 Walking tours are always a highlight of the Fremantle Heritage Festival. A chance to immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds and smells of Freo's rich history. As we reflect on past festivals we wanted to highlight some of our favourites. Have you had a great Heritage Festival walking tour experience? Share it with us in the comments or, better yet, add it to the Fremantle Map of Memories https://arcg.is/0zHfj9

10.01.2022 Don't miss this beautiful show. You may cry! Spectacular circus acts accompanied by enchanting choral music, in three upcoming performances as part of the Australian Heritage Festival, at 7:30 PM on the 17, 18, and 19th of May 2019. The show will take place within the Old Customs House, one of Fremantle's most beautiful historic buildings - architecturally and acoustically.... https://www.facebook.com/events/419068775319111/?event_time_id=419068778652444

10.01.2022 Tune into The Weekend Catch Up on News Talk 6PR 882 today at 3pm to hear City of Fremantle Manager of Arts and Culture, Kathryn Taylor, discuss our exciting online project, The Fremantle Map of Memories. There's been a fantastic response to the map so far with lots of great memories to explore. Check it out and add your own Freo story while you're there.

10.01.2022 Welcome aboard with The Lost Quays! Fremantles saltiest songmen and shanty-peddlers are about to weigh anchor at the WA Shipwrecks Museum for a night of velvety baritone melodies and tall tales from the high seas. Singing traditional and original a capella harmonies, The Lost Quays will serenade you through the starry evening as you watch the ships come and go from Fremantle Port. Book your ticket and let your best singalong voice swing from the rigging! 7pm, Saturday 11 Ma...y WA Shipwrecks Museum, 45 Cliff Street Tickets: adults $25 | concession $20 For more information: www.museum.wa.gov.au/museums/shipwrecks/lost-quays-songs-sea See more

09.01.2022 The last Fish Guts and All tour was today, what a fascinating little adventure! If you're gutted (sorry) you missed out, we're hoping to hold the tour again nex year.

09.01.2022 Claudia Chan Shaw presents a one-off talk on the Art of Collecting. Claudia is widely known around Australia as co-host and presenter on ABC TV's popular program Collectors. Hear her thoughts on what makes collectors tick, the rare discoveries and adventures that collectors go on to find their treasure and learn about Claudia's own collecting experiences as she wrote her book 'Collectomania'. Book your FREE ticket by calling 1300 134 081 or emailing [email protected]

07.01.2022 Notre Dames academics will provide free talks on Fremantles colourful history, including the collapse of Peel Town, the behavioural norms in Fremantles Lunatic Asylum, and the stowaway women of the Enlightenment age, Friday 1 June, see full program @notredame.edu.au/heritagefestival

07.01.2022 It is with deep regret that we inform you that the Fremantle events of the 2020 Australian Heritage Festival will not take place. This is following directives regarding the COVID-19 virus from the Australian Federal Government and leading health experts. Its a tough time for everyone and peoples health and safety will always come first.... We wish to acknowledge the amazing work of artists and comunity members who contributed to the program and we hope to engage with you all again in the future We look forward to a bright and exciting 2021! The Festivals Team

05.01.2022 Being Mayor has many important duties like meeting a friend who has just arrived in at Fremantle Port. #freddiestakeover #Queen

04.01.2022 Continuing our fond reflection of Heritage Festivals past today - This time we're looking back at the wonderful Retro and Vintage Shopping Tour, hosted by the delightful Samdy McKendrick in 2016. Fremantle's reputation for opportunity shopping is renowned. We look forward to these great businesses opening back up again soon.

03.01.2022 Craypots, enormous catches, WA sunrises and fantastic fishermen’s tales: the fishing industry of Fremantle has a long, colourful history, which clings like a barnacle to the Port City’s waterfront. From lucky amateurs with handlines dangling off the groyne to long-running family companies like Sealanes, Kailis and Catalano that shaped Fremantle - delicious seafood and fascinating stories have been hauled up from the depths of the Indian Ocean for more than 100 years! Join artist and social history researcher Sandy McKendrick on a walking tour around Fremantle to discover the locations and the stories of spectacular catches, hand-mended nets, boats up on the slips and the spruiking and selling of WA’s best catch: tentacle, fin, claw and all! Book your ticket at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fish-guts-and-all-the-return-ticket

03.01.2022 Memories are made of treasure! Join local collector-nality and forager of the fabulous Emilia Galatis AKA The Hustler, as she takes you on a curated tour around Fremantle to delve into local collections which are massive, quirky, personal, historic or all of the above! Book now! Tickets are limited!

02.01.2022 Hello Fremantle! It’s that special time of year, when the old stories blow in on the sea air across Fremantle The Heritage Festival! This year as we live through this momentous life event, we celebrate the Heritage Festival from online. The much-loved walking tours and live events are postponed for now, but the memories are ripe. ... We’ve set up the Fremantle Map of Memories to keep the stories rolling and shared. Join in, share a story or explore! For the next few weeks we will share some festival highlights and some program tasters for 2021.

02.01.2022 Isn’t this social media a lark. I’ve dug through my films and put together some clips for you. Did you know I’ve been caught up in a Pandemic too? I had the Spanish flu at the end of WW1 more than 100 years ago. Here’s what Freo looked like during the next war, WW II, when I was a Councillor and planning the defence of the port. ... #freddiestakeover See more

01.01.2022 Come and celebrate at the launch of the 2019 Australian Heritage Festival in Western Australia. Come together with the National Trust, the City of Fremantle and Freo.Social, to celebrate history, culture and community. The Hon. David Templeman MLA will officially launch the festival and the Madjitil Moorna Choir will perform songs throughout the evening in Noongar and English. See you there! This event is proudly supported by Lotterywest and the City of Fremantle. Australian ...Heritage Festival Launch: Connecting People, Places & the Past Free event, register below See more