Stories of convict mothers in early colonial Tasmania will be celebrated at the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site with a special book signing event for ‘Convict Lives: Mothers’ Trials and Triumphs’, the latest publication from Convict Women’s Press.
The event will take place between 14:00 and 15:00 this Saturday 3 May.
The new collection of stories uncovers the ‘extraordinary and often poignant experiences of women navigating the complex role of mother and convict’.
At the signing, editors Alison Alexander and Ros Escott will share their insights into the lives of convict mothers, followed by brief reflections from contributing authors who have brought these compelling true stories to life.
‘Convict Lives: Mothers’ Trials and Triumphs’ presents 25 true accounts of resilience, survival and maternal love, revealing the complex realities faced by convict women in Van Diemen’s Land.
The signing event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Tasmania’s convict history at one of the state’s most iconic heritage sites and hear directly from those who have researched and written the stories.
Attendance at the book signing is free. Copies of ‘Convict Lives: Mothers’ Trials and Triumphs’ will be available for purchase.
Entry tickets to the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and guided tours, including the new Condemned tour and the Notorious Strumpets & Dangerous Girls storytelling experience, are available for booking separately.
For more information, visit www.femalefactory.org.au.
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