Reconnect: Experience Heritage 2013
Reconnect is a one–off event celebrating the heritage of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. It runs from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 October.
There are walks and talks and tours throughout the weekend. Buildings included in the tours include the Old Government Building in Cathedral Square, Grubb Cottage in Lyttelton, St Mary’s in Halswell, Big School at Christ’s College and Riccarton House.
Victoria/Market Square Tour
Join local historian Dr Geoff Rice and Christchurch City Libraries staff for a historical tour of Market Square (now Victoria Square). This focuses on some of the buildings, activities and individuals associated with the Square from Christchurch’s early days. Bookings are required. Maximum of 20 people.
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2013
The Christchurch Photo Hunt is back! Share photos of 20th century Christchurch and help build a photographic archive.
Christchurch City Libraries Reconnect events
Find out more about Christchurch heritage
Christchurch City Libraries’ heritage resources provide you with information about Christchurch’s history, its people and places and also help in finding out about your own heritage and family history.
More information
- City and Architectural Heritage Guide (updated) from Christchurch City Council
- Christchurch Heritage on the Christchurch City Council website
Previous Heritage Week celebrations
Heritage Week is scheduled to return in 2014.
