Background Southland Rural Heritage Trust was established in 2002 with the initial intention of re-creating an experience of family farm life between 1925-35 with the emphasis on horse-power and heirloom breeds. The Trust comprises a mix of elected and appointed trustees representing Southland Museum and Art Gallery, Invercargill City Council, Southland District Council and Environment Southland.
In May 2003, the Trust decided that the original concept of Donovan Farm, Southlands Rural Heritage Centre as a stand-alone visitor attraction, was not viable.
A strategic plan has been developed in response to that decision. It remains true to the Southland Rural Heritage Trust?s original vision but follows new pathways to meet its objectives. Input to the plan has been provided through public meetings and consultation with stakeholders and other heritage groups.
Vision
To safeguard and celebrate Southlands rural heritage through its living history
Strategic Goals
- Create opportunities that bring together Southlands heritage interests in a supportive and collaborative way
- Raise the profile of Southlands rural heritage to safeguard its artefacts, skills and stories
- Celebrate our heritage through activities that provide first hand experience of the life and times of Southlands rural past
Implementation
The Trust has implemented its Strategic Plan in the following ways:- Rural Heritage Day
A biennial event that both celebrates Southland's living history and keeps alive its artefacts, skills and stories. (For more information, go to Events/Exhibitions) Southland Oral History Project
An ambitious, Southland-wide project based on the Southland Oral History Plan which was completed in early 2006. (For more information, go to Projects/Initiatives) Ruralheritagesouthland Website
This website aims to promote Southland's heritage interests in a supportive and collaborative way. (For more information, go to the Home Page)
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