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During Family History Month, the Cascades Female Factory are hosting Panel experts to help you uncover the secrets of your family's past. Gain invaluable insights and insider tips to illuminate your family's journey through history so individuals can craft their own comprehensive family tree. The panel of experts unveiling the mysteries of genealogy research are: - University of Tasmania – Family History - Hobart Penitentiary, National Trust - Female Convict Research Centre - Roses from the Heart – Dr Christina Henri - Friends of the Orphans Schools - Maureen Martin Ferris - State Library and Archives of Tasmania - Tasmanian Family History Society Inc - National Archives of Australia - From the Shadows

Beneath the shadow of Mount Wellington, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory is the best place to connect with some of the lesser-known stories of Australia's female convicts. It is located in South Hobart, only a short distance from the Hobart waterfront. The Cascades Female Factory was a self-contained, purpose-built institution intended to reform female convicts, where the inmates did laundry and needlework services, offsetting some of the Colony's penal costs. Thousands of women and children were imprisoned here, and many never left. The Convict Women's Tour is a comprehensive guided tour of the Site. It lasts approximately 45 minutes. The first tour starts at 10 am. The new Notorious Strumpets and Dangerous Girls is an emotional journey through the stories of seven remarkable convict women who faced life's hardships with resilience. Allow approximately 60 minutes. Every day at 11:30am and 1:00pm.

Set in the foothills of South Hobart beneath Mt. Wellington, we’re home to the oldest operating brewery in Australia, Cascade Brewing Co. Proudly local, we’re passionate about celebrating our Tasmanian brewing history. Our doors and heritage beer garden are open seven days serving up the best of Tasmania in a glass and on a plate, accompanied by our warm Hobart hospitality.