GROUP TOURS INFORMATION PACK - SECONDARY SCHOOLS - November 2020 - June 2021 - Boggo Road Gaol
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GROUP TOURS
INFORMATION PACK
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
November 2020 - June 2021
(07) 3844 0059 bookings@boggoroadgaol.com
GROUP TOUR BOOKINGS
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
TEACH ‘EM A LESSON THEY’LL NEVER FORGET
Immerse your students into Queensland’s history, where they will learn about Australian history spanning 116
years, as well as crime, punishment, law and order.
We offer three tailored guided tour packages to suit the secondary school age group, which will be sure to excite
and educate your students, and are led by experienced, engaging and knowledgeable tour guides.
Our additional add-on experiences allow your students to experience different elements and activities within the
infamous red brick walls of Boggo Road Gaol.
LIFE IN THE HISTORY TOUR PRISONER TOUR
WOMEN’S PRISON
Experience & Tour 1.5 hour guided tour 1.5 hour guided tour
History Tour (1 hour)/ Life in Discover the 116 year history of Boggo Hear what life was like behind the bars
the Women’s Prison (1 hour) Road, the crimes and daily life of of Boggo, from a former prisoner – an
prisoners, officer’s duties, riots and amazing and fascinating insight into
roof-top protests. crime, justice and injustice inside this
This education package combines the
infamous prison. Rated MA15+
Boggo Road Gaol History Tour with
Experience Includes:
an immersive historical re-enactment
• Entry into historic Number 2 Experience Includes:
by the Prison Players: Female Division
Division at Boggo Road Gaol • Entry into historic Number 2
who bring the Gaol to life through
• Visits to the gatehouse, yards, Division, Boggo Road Gaol
live theatre. The Players recreate His
the Circle and two cellblocks • Visit the gatehouse, yards, the
Majesty’s Prison for Women at Boggo
(including exploration time) – Circle and ends with time to
Road in the year 1907. Students will
where prisoners staged a rooftop explore an original cell block
learn what life was like for female
protest in 1988 • Time to ask Tour Guide about their
prisoners behind the red brick walls,
• See original prisoner cells experiences and time behind bars.
more than 100 years ago.
• See original prisoner cells and
Experience Includes: authentic 1980s prisoner graffiti
• History Tour experience
• Face-to-face contact with “real”
female prisoners from early 1900s $20 per student $20 per student
• Be involved in the duties and
routines including blanket folding,
roll call and sweeping
• Souvenir sewing sampler and GALLOWS EXHIBITION OFFICER TOUR
historical poster/postcard
0.5 hour guided tour 1.5 hour guided tour
$29.50 per student
(only $9.50 extra than History Tour)
Between 1883 and 1913, forty-two Hear what life was like behind the bars
Minimum 30 students required criminals were executed at Boggo of Boggo, from a former officer – an
Road Gaol – all were hanged. This amazing and fascinating insight into
$27.50 per student new exhibition explores the history of crime, justice and injustice inside this
for bookings of 50 + students capital punishment, and punishment, infamous prison. Rated MA15+
behind the walls of Boggo Road Gaol.
Experience Includes:
ALL TOUR BOOKINGS INCLUDE: Experience Includes: • Entry into historic Number 2
• Entry into historic Number 2 Division, Boggo Road Gaol
Free admission for Division at Boggo Road Gaol • Visit the gatehouse, yards, the
supervising staff • Visual displays and stories telling Circle and ends with time to
the stories of those executed, explore an original cell block
• their crimes, and their awful • Time to ask Tour Guide about their
Wheelchair accessible punishments. experiences and time as an officer.
• See original prisoner cells • See original prisoner cells and
authentic 1980s prisoner graffiti
Area to store bags and
gather students
$7.50 per student $20 per student
Private group tour
TOUR OVERVIEW
LIFE IN THE WOMEN’S PRISON
30 + students required
TOUR OVERVIEW: History Tour (1 Hour) + Experience (1 Hour)
This education package combines the Boggo Road Gaol History Tour with an immersive
historical re-enactment by the Prison Players: Female Division who bring the Gaol to life
through live theatre. The Players recreate His Majesty’s Prison for Women at Boggo Road in the
year 1907. Students will learn what life was like for female prisoners behind the red brick walls,
more than 100 years ago.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Students will come face-to-face with “real” female prisoners, and
can ask them about their lives and crimes, be taught how to fold
blankets and sweep the floor, watched over by a female warder who
can tell them about her role, duties and responsibilities.
Students will be part of a “muster” (roll call), then be marched into
the workshop to learn how to sew – an essential skill taught to
prisoners to help them find employment when they were released.
Students leave with a deep understanding of how hard life was for
women on the wrong side of the law – and those who guarded them
– more than a century ago.
EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE:
Guided Historical Souvenir Historical
tour immersion sewing sampler postcard or poster
TOUR OVERVIEW
HISTORY TOUR
TOUR OVERVIEW: History Tour (1.5 hours)
Discover the 116 year history of Boggo Road, the crimes and daily life of prisoners, officer’s
duties, riots and roof-top protests. See the cell of the legendary “Slim” Halliday – “The Houdini
of Boggo Road”.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Entry into historic Number 2 Division, Boggo Road Gaol.
Visits to the gatehouse, yards, the Circle and ends with time to
explore F Wing cellblock – where prisoners staged a rooftop protest
in 1988.
See original prisoner cells, including graffiti from the 1980s.
EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE: RELATED ADD-ONS:
Guided
tour
TOUR OVERVIEW
ESCAPES TOUR
TOUR OVERVIEW: Escapes Tour (1.5 hours)
Learn of the jail-breakers who breached the escape-proof walls of No.2 Division. See where
escapologist “Slim” Halliday – “The Houdini of Boggo Road” escaped in 1940. Visit his cell
designed to keep him locked up! PG rated.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Entry into historic Number 2 Division, Boggo Road Gaol.
Visits to the gatehouse, yard, the Circle, the back track and ends with
time to explore D Wing cellblock – where the cell of the infamous
Slim Halliday is located.
See original prisoner cells and follow the escape routes of prisoners.
EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE: RELATED ADD-ONS:
Guided
tour
TOUR OVERVIEW
PRISONER TOUR
TOUR OVERVIEW: Prisoner Tour (1.5 hours)
Hear what life was like behind the bars of Boggo, from a former prisoner – an amazing and
fascinating insight into crime, justice and injustice inside this infamous prison. (Please note
some of the stories you will hear involve strong concepts and mature content – and therefore
suitable for those aged 15 and over).
TOUR INCLUDES:
Entry into historic Number 2 Division, Boggo Road Gaol
Visits to the gatehouse, yards, the Circle and ends with time to
explore an original cellblock.
Time to ask Tour Guide about their experiences and time behind
bars as a former prisoner.
See original prisoner cells and authentic 1980s prisoner graffiti.
EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE: RELATED ADD-ONS:
Guided
tour
TOUR OVERVIEW
OFFICER TOUR
TOUR OVERVIEW: Officer Tour (1.5 hours)
Hear what life was like behind the bars of Boggo, from a former officer – an amazing and
fascinating insight into crime, justice and injustice inside this infamous prison. (Please note
some of the stories you will hear involve strong concepts and mature content – and therefore
suitable for those aged 15 and over).
TOUR INCLUDES:
Entry into historic Number 2 Division, Boggo Road Gaol
Visit to the gatehouse, yards, the Circle and ends with time to
explore an original cellblock.
Time to ask Tour Guide about their experiences and time at
Boggo Road as a former officer.
See original prisoner cells and authentic 1980s prisoner graffiti.
EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE: RELATED ADD-ONS:
Guided
tour
TOUR OVERVIEW
GALLOWS EXHIBITION
TOUR OVERVIEW: Gallows Exhibition (30 minutes)
Between 1883 and 1913, forty-two criminals comprised of thirty-nine men, one woman and
two teenagers were executed at Boggo Road Gaol – all were hanged. The last man hanged
was Ernest Austin in September, 1913. In 1922, Queensland became the first state in the British
Empire to legislate the end of capital punishment.
TOUR INCLUDES:
View the last remaining items of the Gallows including the beam
and the item from the dreaded Black Hole.
Visual displays and stories telling the stories of those executed,
their crimes, and their awful punishments. It also explores the long
political battle to abolish capital punishment – a practice that began
in the 1890’s – and looks at the Labor and community leaders who
fought to remove the death penalty.
See original prisoner cells and authentic 1980s prisoner graffiti.
EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE: RELATED ADD-ONS: Please note that
this exhibition is
not wheelchair
accessible
Guided
tour
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES ADD ON TO YOUR TOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION INCLUSIONS: Gain access to the gatehouse, yards, the Circle and cellblocks to take photographs. This is not a guided session, but rather an opportunity to explore the incredible historical site and take photos and videos with your own cameras. PRICING: Up to 1 hour - $125 Up to 2 hours - $175 ART & SKETCHING SESSION INCLUSIONS: Gain access to the gatehouse, yards, the Circle and cellblocks to draw sketches of the incredible historical structures. The Contact Visits area, which features mural artwork by a prisoner at the time, Ray Wallis, can also be used as a drawing space. PRICING: Up to 1 hour - $125 Up to 2 hours - $175 YARD GAMES & EXERCISE INCLUSIONS: Utilise up to three yards and immerse your students into life in the yards. Activities include quoits and handball. Limited to up to 50 students. PRICING: Up to 1 hour - $5.50 per student (max 50 students)
TEACHER RESOURCES ADD ON TO YOUR TOUR RESOURCE PACK INCLUSIONS: Consolidate what has been learnt on tour, with our Resource Pack. Developed by a qualified and experienced teacher, the resource pack provides a range of activities to bring the learnings at Boggo Road back into the classroom. PRICING: Resource Pack $20 Resource Pack + History of Boggo Road Gaol (physical copy or Ebook) $30 BOOKS & EBOOKS We offer a range of books written about different aspects of the gaol, including the History of Boggo Road Gaol, Boggo Road Gaol Escapes, Ghost Trails Series, Murder Trail Series and independent novels. PRICING: History of Boggo Road Gaol by Jack Sim $25 History of Boggo Road Gaol by Jack Sim (class set - Ebook) $8 each Boggo Road Gaol Escapes Volume 1 by Jack Sim $22 Please contact us for a full listing of the books available.
VENUE HIRE
PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM HIRE
VENUE HIRE OVERVIEW:
“Boggo” has filled TV screens and front pages for decades: it was one of the greatest prison
dramas in Australian History. Its image evokes powerful thoughts and creative passions. It is a
unique and impressive venue for film and photography.
HIRE INCLUDES:
Gain access to Gatehouse, Yards, the Circle and cell blocks to take
photographs. This is not a guided session, but rather an opportunity
to explore the incredible historical sites and take photos and videos
with your own cameras.
All on site meetings, bump-in and bump-out
Event Coordinator on site throughout filming and photography hire
Electricity
Licence fees & GST
PRICING:
Day Photography & Film Hire $125 per hour (min of 2 hours)
Weekends/public holidays - double rates
Night Photography & Film Hire $175 per hour (min of 3 hours)
Weekends/public holidays - double ratesMULTI-SITE VISIT
LAW, CRIME & JUSTICE TRAIL
TRAIL OVERVIEW:
Explore and gain insight into our legal and democratic systems through the eyes of several
key Queensland history, law and justice institutions. Learn about life during the early years of
settlement, the history of crime and punishment in Queensland or explore Brisbane’s unique
architecture. Organise a visit to 1 or 2 of the stops on the trail, or discover the whole story with
a full-day excursion.
COMMISSARIAT STORE MUSEUM
1 Education Program | 1 - 1.5 hours | $7 adult, $5 concession | max. 50 people
Travel back in time to explore the Moreton Bay penal settlement, learn more about the history of the
Commissariat Store and appreciate life as a convict and free-settlers. Visits can be customised to
explore a range of themes including federation, archaeology, architecture, geology, immigration and
European exploration.
More information at www.commissariatstore.org,au
SUPREME COURT LIBRARY QUEENSLAND
2 Legal foundation talk | 45 mins | FREE | 5 - 50 people
Explore a range of historical and contemporary items within the Sir Harry Gibs Legal Heritage Centre to
develop an understanding of the key concepts that provide the foundation of our legal system and the
basis of criminal law.
Queen Elizabeth II Court of Law talk | 45 mins | FREE | 5 - 50 people
Take a guided tour of the QEII Courts of Law and Queensland’s central law library.
More information at www.sclqld.org.au/legalheritage
QUEENSLAND POLICE MUSEUM
3 The Tale of the Taxi Driver | 30 mins | FREE | 20 - 50 people
The Ocean Island Murders | 30 mins | FREE | 20 - 50 people
Experience the criminal investigation process by examining a simulated crime scene or discover more
about Queensland’s policing history.
More information at www.police.qld.gov.au/museum
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