Mary MacKillop Penola Centre
Mary Mackillop, a woman ahead of her time - her work & motivation. Early education in Australia Father JT Woods - Priest. Scientist - His interesting and significant scientific work in the region. The Schoolhouse - Historic building of 1867. The Interactive centre was built in 1998 - Interesting Architectural design.
Address:
Cnr Portland Street and Petticoat Lane, Penola, SA
Tel:
0887372092
Hours:
10am-4pm Daily
Website:
Admission:
$3.50 per person, school children free, $2.40 per person for coach groups.
Facilities:
Shop with books & mementos, talks, town tours, videos, toilets, refreshments, wheelchair access, research room
Collection:
Mainly text panels with supporting artefacts and early history of Penola and the region of South Australia.
Items
Display
Woods MacKillop Schoolhouse - Schoolroom display
Description:
Woods Mackillop Schoolhouse -schoolroom display
Display
Woods MacKillop Schoolhouse - bedrooms
Description:
Woods Mackillop Schoolhouse - bedroom display
Building
Woods MacKillop Schoolhouse
Description:
Woods Mackillop Schoolhouse. Commissioned by Father Julian Tenison Woods. Blessed by Mary Mackillop taught and lived there in 1867.