During Family History Month, the Cascades Female Factory are hosting Panel experts to help you uncover the secrets of your family's past.
Gain invaluable insights and insider tips to illuminate your family's journey through history so individuals can craft their own comprehensive family tree.

The panel of experts unveiling the mysteries of genealogy research are:
- The Female Convict Research Centre
- University of Tasmania - Family History
- Friends of the Orphans Schools
- Maureen Martin Ferris
- Hobart Penitentiary, National Trust
- Roses from the Heart - Dr Christina Henri
- State Library and Archives of Tasmania
- Tasmanian Family History Society Inc

Dates & Hours
Sat 30th Aug
10am - 3pm
Sun 31st Aug
10am - 3pm
For specific times, please check event website for details
Location
Cascades Female Factory
16 Degraves Street
Hobart Tas 7004
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Prices and booking
This is a free event.
Bookings
Contacts
reservations@femalefactory.org.au femalefactory.org.au/event/convict-connections/

What's on:

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12 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2025
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23 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
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17 Mar 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
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