Step into the stories of war as we explore the military installations, hospitals and fire station around Alexandra!

My Alexandra Heritage Tour explores the military installations constructed by the British to defend Singapore's naval outpost at Keppel Harbour. Join us as we explore the military history of Alexandra, beginning from Former Gillman Barracks and Alexandra Barracks, to the massacre at Alexandra Hospital.

Participants will hear harrowing accounts of the war gathered from ex-villagers at Boh Beh Kang, and come up-close with the former military encampments and fortifications at Alexandra Barracks and Gillman Barracks.

Who should come?

• Everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting tour!
• All individuals MUST be vaccinated.

Duration & Meeting Place

• Approximate Duration: 3.0 hours
• Language: English
• Please meet at Labrador Park MRT Station Exit A (Street Level) fifteen minutes before the start of the tour.
• The tour will proceed rain or shine.
• The tour will end at Queensway Shopping Centre

What to bring?

• A mask, comfortable clothes and suitable shoes
• Hand sanitiser, insect repellent, EZ-Link card, a bottle of water and an umbrella
• Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler
• If you have earphones with a standard 3.5mm audio jack, please bring them along (for radio guides during the tour).

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

• It is optional to wear mask outdoors. However, please keep your facemask on for all indoor activities.
• All participants must be vaccinated.

• Please do not sign up for the tour if you are unsure of your schedule. Our volunteers have committed their time to this tour - Your absence is discouraging our volunteers from organising any physical tours.
• You must cancel the ticket if you were unwell and could not turn up.
• Participants who have signed up for the tour but did not turn up will be banned permanently from My Community's future tours.

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration

Disclaimer

• By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
• It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12

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