William Colenso Bicentenary

William Colenso Bicentenary - A celebration of his life and ideas.

2011 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of William Colenso.

A printer and missionary, explorer and botanist, an MP and author – William Colenso was an intellectual maverick. Controversial, opinionated, insightful and passionate, he had a keen appreciation of what it was to be an inhabitant of these shores in its earliest incarnation as a world of Maori and Pakeha.

To celebrate the life and ideas of one of the fathers of Hawke’s Bay, Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery will be holding a programme of special activities including an academic conference, tours and commemorative events between 9 – 13 November 2011.

The Bicentenary will be centred on a two-day academic conference with international author and science historian, Dr Jim Endersby of the University of Sussex joining Peter Wells, author of the new book The Hungry Heart – A Journey with William Colenso as keynote speakers for the conference. Twelve speakers will present new research into all aspects of William Colenso’s life.

An accompanying programme of events held across Hawke’s Bay, hosted by HBMAG and partners will include; a journey into William Colenso’s Napier, a tramp to the foot of Colenso Spur in the Ruahine Ranges, a Choral Evensong and Sunday Service at the Waiapu Anglican Cathedral and a exhibition, floortalk and workshop by award winning Havelock North botanical artist Terrie Reddish at the Hastings City Art Gallery.

To find out more please contact Eloise Taylor, Public Programmes Team Leader at colenso@hbmag.co.nz

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