Carterton District Historical Society
Discover, understand, respect, value and share in our community’s yesterdays.
Carterton High Street - King's Coronation Parade, circa 1937
Local Events
With regular community and member events offered throughout the year there's something to suit all levels of interest when you engage with our society.
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We engage or host a range of key activities from the Annual General Meeting * Carterton Daffodil Festival * Heritage Walks * Hosted Workshops * Invited guest speakers * Members socials and Wairarapa Walking Festival Heritage Walks.
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We have a presence at a number of council supported community events including the ANZAC Day Parade * Carterton's Summer Street Party * Family History Month Exhibition * Matariki Haerenga * New Residents Picnic in the Park * People & Places Advisory Group * Other heritage related activities.
ANZAC Day Parade
Each year the Carterton District Historical Society has a window display that commemorates an ANZAC inspired local story and acknowledges our local fallen soldiers. The society lays a wreath, specially designed by one of our members as part of each ANZAC Day acknowledgement.
The Carterton ANZAC parade takes place each year - everybody is welcome! There is a chance for general members of the public to participate in both the parade and the wreath laying.
Parties assemble for the parade at 10.45am outside the Carterton District Council, the parade begins at 11am.
Carterton Daffodil Festival
'Everyone’s favourite attractions from the iconic daffodils to the steam train excursion, the High Street market and street performers will be back in action in Carterton on Sept 15, 2024.
This is one of the town’s biggest days with community groups and businesses coming together to ensure the town is at its most beautiful.'
Don't miss out on Festival updates or to book a stall!
Wairarapa Walking Festival
'An outdoors Festival celebrating walking of all kinds; cultural, heritage, at the coast, up a hill or around urban environments.'
Stay up to date and sign up for the Walking Festival Newsletter and
Join us for the Carterton Heritage Walk, 2024, watch our Facebook page for details.
One-Off Community Events
The Carterton District Historical Society enjoys partnering with local community to deliver one-off events that celebrate local heritage and history. Keep an eye out for various exciting upcoming events.
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