Featherston Main Street History Stroll

Walk along Featherston’s historic main street and find out about the heritage buildings that line the street.

You’ll also learn about figures – famous and otherwise – from the town’s history from projects done by students at Featherston’s three primary schools.

Health & Safety

Please contact the event host for health & safety information.

Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.

Location

Fitzherbert Street (SH2), Featherston

Regions

Wairarapa

Tags

Walking Tour

Accessible

Self-Guided

Event times

Any time during the festival

Free

Event hosts

Featherston Heritage Museum

The Featherston Heritage Museum is the primary repository for artifacts and historical records from the Featherston Military Training Camp and the World War II POW camp. Over 60,000 New Zealand soldiers trained here before heading to war, and during WWII, 800 Japanese prisoners of war were held at the site. You can also see the fully restored Featherston Volunteer Fire Brigade 1932 Model A Ford Engine and other brigade memorabilia. Records about Featherston’s history and its people are held and are updated regularly.

Email: featherstonheritage@gmail.com

Phone: 027 389 1803

Website: https://featherstonheritagemuseum.com