Gracehill Open Day

GRACEHILL, the first site in Northern Ireland to be designated a Conservation Area, is an historic village with a rich history and many listed buildings.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Aug 2012, 16:03 BST

Once again, a village “open day” has been organised to coincide with one of the European Heritage Days.

It is being held on Saturday, September 8 and this year the theme will be Education.

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Living history presentations will depict life in Gracehill in 1812 as described in the diaries of the time.

The open day will run from 12.30pm to 5pm and include:

•Living History Presentation in the Old School

(Presentations by Northern Period Productions will take place at 1 pm,

2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm)

•Tours of former Single Brethren Home (now a private residence not normally open to the public)

•Opportunity to view recent restoration of the Moravian Church

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•Guided tours of the Village throughout afternoon – from the church.

•“Country Markets” group (crafts and home baking and teas)

Childrens Art Workshop for Ages 9-12 years 10.30am -12 md in the Old School.

Pre booking is essential. Tele 90543022

Admission to the event is free.

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