Burials, battles and a bishop — Russell’s history explored
Heritage Northland will host a tour of historic Russell on Saturday, focused on burials, battles and a bishop.
The tour will start with a 10am morning tea in the Christ Church parish hall at 1 Church St, along with a presentation on the unique features of the church cemetery, followed a guided tour of Pompallier Mission, Bishop Pompallier’s historic printery, and lunch in the mission’s French coffee house.
The last part of the tour, on foot or by car, will focus on the battles waged in Russell, led by qualified guides and paced to suit any age or fitness level.
The cost, including morning tea and lunch, is $25 for adults, $15 for children. Bookings are essential. Contact Merle Newlove on (09) 439-7492 or m.r.newlove@xtra.co.nz for more information.