My Dawson Heritage Tour [English] (04 June 2022)

Did you know that Singapore's first technical school and special needs' school were located in Queenstown? Did you know that the foundational talks behind ASEAN's formation took place in Queenstown's backyard?

My Dawson Heritage Tour explores the history and heritage of Queenstown, Singapore’s first satellite town. Join us as we explore how Queenstown links to different periods throughout Singapore's history, from it being founded as a port city in 1819, to achieving self-governance in 1959, and to its nation building from the 1960s to the present day. This exclusive guided tour will bring you to a range of iconic buildings and sites such as Phoenix Park, the former Tanglin Barracks, St George's Church and even Botanic Gardens! More importantly, join us as we explore some of the interesting stories behind the nutmeg and rubber plantations, military encampments and residential flats in Queenstown!

Who should come?

• Everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting tour!
• However, this heritage tour requires participants to walk for four hours long. 

Duration & Meeting Point

• Approximate Duration: 4 hours (8.30am to 12.30pm)
• Please arrive at Queenstown MRT Station near Mr Bean (concourse level, #02-06, near Exits A & B) 15 minutes early for registration.

What to bring?

• Wear a mask, as well as comfortable clothes and suitable shoes for a 4-hour walk.
• Bring along some hand sanitizer, insect repellent, an EZ-Link card, a bottle of water, an umbrella, and earphones with a standard 3.5mm audio jack (for use with radio receivers that let you listen to our volunteer guides from a distance)
• Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

• Mask is optional for outdoor walks. It is compulsory to wear mask when entering indoor compounds.

• 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 this 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.
• All participants must be fully vaccinated.
• 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.

For updates:

• Visit www.facebook.com/myqueenstown or www.mycommunity.org.sg for updates