An Introduction to the Howick Historical Village

Howick and Districts Historical Society [Published date: 1997]. Soft cover, 64 pp. Profusely illustrated with color and black and white photos and illustrations throughout. [From back cover] Howick Historical Village’s mission is “to enlighten and stimulate awareness for a better understanding of our local heritage and culture by presenting village life in a Fencible Settlement during the period 1840 to 1880” The fencible (soldier-settlers) immigration was Auckland's largest organised immigration scheme. Howick Historical Village recreates fencible life of the 1850's with authentic buildings and costumed historical interpreters. Contents include: Introduction; A brief history of Howick Historical village; 34 points of interest, each with pictures and a brief explanation of its purpose and importance.