Soldier Stories Walk

Join eminent historian Neil Frances for a not-to-be-missed walk exploring the history of the Featherston Cemetery and the men who lie at rest there.

The cemetery contains 182 Commonwealth war graves, the bulk of them of men who died in the Featherston Military Camp from 1916 to 1919, including many deaths from the November 1918 influenza epidemic. Each tour is limited to 30 visitors.

Health & Safety

Please contact the event host for health and safety information.

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

Location

Featherston Cemetery, 63 Western Lake Road, Featherston

Regions

Wairarapa

Tags

Walking Tour

Talk

Event times

10am-12pm Sat 8 Nov

Booking requiredFree

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Event hosts

Featherston Heritage Museum

The Featherston Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the unique history of Featherston and the surrounding region. Our museum is best known for its connection to the Featherston Prisoner of War Camp, which held Japanese prisoners during World War II. Today, we care for one of the largest collections of Japanese prisoner of war artwork in New Zealand, alongside military artefacts, photographs, and local stories. We are a volunteer-run museum, driven by a commitment to ensure these stories are not lost. Our work includes preserving fragile taonga, supporting research, and creating a space where the community and visitors can engage with history. The museum is also part of an ongoing story of remembrance, reconciliation, and learning - recognising the past while building understanding for the future.

Email: featherstonheritage@gmail.com

Website: https://featherstonheritagemuseum.co.nz/