CASCADE FEMALE FACTORY EVENTS
Convict Women’s Tour
Days: Every day
Times: Daily at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm.
From 1828 to 1856 approximately 7,000 convict women spent time at the Cascades Female Factory, each with their own story to tell. Our guided tour gives visitors a comprehensive introduction to the site and the women who were imprisoned there. This tour will provide insights into the history of the Female Factory, the convict system of punishment and reform.
The Proud and the Punished
Times: Starts every day at 1:00pm
The Proud and the Punished is a one-woman performance that tells the story of Sarah Mason – a petty criminal sentenced to seven years transportation for stealing a pair of boots.
This tale is brought to life with a 40-minute tour that ties together historical accounts of six different characters at the Female Factory who experienced both tragedy and triumph inside the prison walls. As they are guided around Yard 1 of the Female Factory, visitors are immersed into the hardships of convict life and the strength of character many convict women had to persevere.
Notorious Strumpets & Dangerous Girls
Dates: 13 May – 26 August 2023
Times: 2:30 – 3:30pm every Saturday
This in-person storytelling experience takes visitors on an emotional journey through the stories of seven remarkable convict women who faced life’s hardships with resilience. Through their lives learn about how female convicts were treated by society, and how they sometimes managed to overcome prejudice and inequality to succeed – despite all odds.
