Miss Traill's House and Garden - National Trust of Australia NSW

16/06/2026

We don't just love old buildings, the National Trust also loves fashion! These lace collars date from mid to late 1800’s and are in the Miss Traill’s House collection.

Lace was very expensive to purchase. A set of lace could cost twice as much as a woman's gown. It was often re-used and treasured, passed down from generation to generation, reflecting its high value and the wearer's investment in fashion and social standing.

Fine needle and bobbin laces were made by hand until the industrial revolution when laces were made by machine which made them less expensive and available to the middle class. Lace collars were sometimes worn with matching wrist ruffles.

Visit Miss Traill’s House this Sunday between noon and 3pm to view our lace collection.

11/06/2026

Our potted geraniums are enjoying the winter sun. Looking a treat.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Apple and Kristian who chose MTH to host their special day! We wish you much happiness and joy 🍂 🔔 💍

05/05/2026

Our collection digitisation project has commenced. Thank you Museums & Galleries NSW for awarding MTH funding to support this important project.

05/05/2026

Incredible autumn days in the garden.

29/04/2026

If you love houses, interiors and gardens as much as we do at Miss Traill's House, check out this talk titled Making Home, which will take place at Chifley Home on 7 May here in Bathurst.

Museums of History NSW is on the road again, sharing our stories with the people of regional NSW

28/04/2026

Volunteers at MTH helps us care for our collections and our heritage house and garden. Without volunteers, we would not be open to the public. Volunteering is a great way to support your community and meet people. Check out this EXPO if you are interested in volunteering. There are lots of wonderful volunteer opportunities in Bathurst...and remember, we too at MTH always need more volunteers!

16/04/2026

Our amazing volunteers, Tim and Phil, hard at work. We can’t thank you enough.

08/04/2026

Congratulations to the amazing Linda, our dedicated and knowledgeable collections coordinator, who was recently awarded the National Trust Voluntary Service Award. We think you’re amazing Linda, and the collection at MTH is in safe hands.

30/03/2026

We’ve had a very busy month and our volunteers at the house have been simply outstanding! We couldn’t do it without them.

Two weddings, a potting shed under conservation, tree removal, Seniors Morning Tea, open days with amazing guided tours and the garden looking fabulous! Just some of the wonderful work being undertaken with the support and help of volunteers. All working to protect this historic house for the people of Bathurst and New South Wales.