Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Unless you are really into convict history, you may wish to save yourself for Port Arthur. All that is left here are the stone walls of this prison, a memorial garden, and little in the way of interpretation for those not on a tour, despite its important history. The “factory” prison, where women worked at spinning, washing, and sewing, operated from 1828 to 1856, housing up to 1,200 women and children. After it ceased operation as a female factory, the institution continued as a jail until 1877. Make sure you time your visit to take a guided tour, or you won’t get much from your visit. Another option besides a tour is “Her Story,” a 45-minute dramatized tour by two actors, performed daily at 11am. It costs A$20 for adults, A$12.50 for children or A$60 for families.
Unless you are really into convict history, you may wish to save yourself for Port Arthur. All that is left here are the stone walls of this prison, a memorial garden, and little in the way of interpretation for those not on a tour, despite its important history. The “factory” prison, where women worked at spinning, washing, and sewing, operated from 1828 to 1856, housing up to 1,200 women and children. After it ceased operation as a female factory, the institution continued as a jail until 1877. Make sure you time your visit to take a guided tour, or you won’t get much from your visit. Another option besides a tour is “Her Story,” a 45-minute dramatized tour by two actors, performed daily at 11am. It costs A$20 for adults, A$12.50 for children or A$60 for families.
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