Through guided tours and hands on activities our education program brings life to the real stories of the women who spent time here.
In total around 25,000 women were transported to Australia for their crimes and current research suggests that over 6,000 of them spent at least part of their sentence within the walls of the Cascades Female Factory.
We offer various tours to suit all age groups.
Female Factory and experienced both tragedy and triumph inside the prison walls.
Combining historical accounts of life at the Factory, stories of seven remarkable different women convicts, The Notorius Strumpets is an experience that symbolises the strength and spirit of the women who experienced the hardships of convict life. Notorious Strumpets Tour is suitable for Years 7 - 12.
Curriculum Links: HASS (History), English, The Arts (Drama), General Capabilities (Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding)
A visit to this World Heritage Site is an engaging and interactive learning experience.
Book here https://femalefactory.org.au/education/school-visits/school-booking-form/
