Historical Sydney Walking Tour

OVERVIEW

Walk through the historical district of Sydney with a guide dressed in a period costume and see landmarks that reflect how the city has evolved since its founding in 1785. Taking shape around the coal & steel industries, many buildings from that time still remain, although they serve different purposes. See the oldest church in town, St. Patrick’s Church, which is now a museum,housing artifacts from Sydney’s earliest years. You will visit & browse Jost House – the town’s oldest wooden building – which now holds a museum with items such as a beehive bake oven, models of ships and an apothecary. Pausing outside the Cossit House, the oldest residence in Sydney, you will gain great insight into the life of Reverend Ranna Cossit and his wife, who died there at age 47 while giving birth to their 13th child. Visiting St. George’s Anglican will also be enlightening as it is Sydney’s oldest building.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through Sydney’s historical downtown, which dates to the late 1700s.
• Hear stories of Sydney earliest years from a guide dressed in a period costume.
• See the oldest church, oldest residence and oldest wooden building in Sydney.
• Browse the artifacts in historical buildings that are now museums.
• Remain in Sydney after the walking tour and explore on your own if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.