A Settler and a Suffragist
Homes of Christchurch's Pioneering Women. A guided tour of Riccarton House and a self-tour of Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House finishing with Devonshire Tea.
Celebrate Christchurch Heritage Festival with Riccarton House and Kate Sheppard House to discover the stories behind two female powerhouses in early Canterbury colonial history who both contributed to the advancement of women's rights in New Zealand.
Although the two women were a generation apart, Jane Deans helped create a society that recognised the importance and capabilities of women through her resilience and community involvement. Kate Sheppard, with her relentless activism, led the suffrage movement to success, securing the right to vote for women and setting an example for future generations of women's rights activists.
Join us for an experience to remember! Start your day at Riccarton House and take a fascinating tour with an expert guide through this Victorian home and all it has to offer. This grand mansion, started in 1856 and completed in 1900, was the home of the Deans family for 80 years. Hear the stories of Canterbury’s pioneering Deans family and discover how they got here and see first-hand what they achieved!
Enjoy lunch at the Riccarton House Café or a nearby establishment, then wander over to Kate Sheppard House (a three-minute drive or 17-minute walk from Riccarton House, located at 83 Clyde Road, Ilam) and explore the 1888 villa that became the epicentre of western feminism. The villa was built by Kate Sheppard and her husband Walter in 1888 and now tells the story of Kate’s life and family, and the women’s suffrage story culminating in women being granted the right to vote in 1893. Enjoy an in-depth introduction to the house museum and explore at your leisure, including the Sure to Rise: Canterbury Women since 1893 exhibition, and finish off with a delightful Devonshire tea in the garden or dining rooms of the house.
This day tour is offered at a special price during the Heritage Festival. Tour numbers will be kept to a maximum of 15.
Celebrate Christchurch Heritage Festival with Riccarton House and Kate Sheppard House to discover the stories behind two female powerhouses in early Canterbury colonial history who both contributed to the advancement of women's rights in New Zealand.
Although the two women were a generation apart, Jane Deans helped create a society that recognised the importance and capabilities of women through her resilience and community involvement. Kate Sheppard, with her relentless activism, led the suffrage movement to success, securing the right to vote for women and setting an example for future generations of women's rights activists.
Join us for an experience to remember! Start your day at Riccarton House and take a fascinating tour with an expert guide through this Victorian home and all it has to offer. This grand mansion, started in 1856 and completed in 1900, was the home of the Deans family for 80 years. Hear the stories of Canterbury’s pioneering Deans family and discover how they got here and see first-hand what they achieved!
Enjoy lunch at the Riccarton House Café or a nearby establishment, then wander over to Kate Sheppard House (a three-minute drive or 17-minute walk from Riccarton House, located at 83 Clyde Road, Ilam) and explore the 1888 villa that became the epicentre of western feminism. The villa was built by Kate Sheppard and her husband Walter in 1888 and now tells the story of Kate’s life and family, and the women’s suffrage story culminating in women being granted the right to vote in 1893. Enjoy an in-depth introduction to the house museum and explore at your leisure, including the Sure to Rise: Canterbury Women since 1893 exhibition, and finish off with a delightful Devonshire tea in the garden or dining rooms of the house.
This day tour is offered at a special price during the Heritage Festival. Tour numbers will be kept to a maximum of 15.
Riccarton House, 16 Kahu Road, Fendalton, Christchurch
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