“IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL HOUSEAND TO SHARE IT WITH THEKIDS AND SEE THE SENSE OFWONDER ON THEIR FACES WHENTHEY COME IN IS JUST GREAT.”The cook will often test the older and uneducated servants withsimple equations during the tour, the servants will play dumb andanswer questions incorrectly, giving the kids a chance to proudlystep forward and let them know the right answer – one of manykey moments that keeps schools coming back.“Last year each child from one school wrote a card for us to tellus what they thought, and they all loved it, saying thank you andincluding little drawings, so we always get positive feedback,”Maddy says.In 2018, the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientificand Cultural Organisation) Clubs’ Adelaide Chapter recognised theprogram with an achievement award, presented by alum and thenState Governor His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC.Such recognition is rewarding, but it’s the simple joys forvolunteers, staff and the children, creating a fun, interactive andinsightful history lesson time and time again, that keeps it alive.With the costumes back in the wardrobe for another week, andthe volunteers once again transported to 2024, they happily headoff about their lives, knowing they will soon have the chance to stepback in time once again.Written and photographed by Isaac Freeman, Lumen PhotographicEditor and Communications Assistant at the University of Adelaide.Looking to volunteer at the University? There are many opportunitiesacross a broad range of areas. Find the right role for you at:www.adelaide.edu.au/volunteerLUMEN
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