Honouring the People that shaped NW Tasmania
Honouring resilience, preserving history, and inspiring generations.
Explore StoriesHonouring the Past, Inspiring the Future
NW Steps in History Inc. aims to celebrate the resilience and achievements of individuals who shaped NW Tasmania. Through memorial plaques, digital stories, and public contributions, the project fosters a deeper appreciation of the region?s rich heritage.
Historical Plaques
Capturing Legacy
Carefully designed plaques commemorate remarkable individuals who overcame challenges and contributed to NW Tasmania?s communities. Installed in the heart of Devonport, these plaques connect history with place.
Digital Storytelling
Expanding Narratives
Each plaque links to detailed stories online, offering an enriched perspective on the lives and achievements of local figures. Explore history through multimedia and archival content.
Community Involvement
Sharing Stories
The project thrives on community contributions. Share your family?s history, photographs, or memorabilia to help preserve the diverse narratives that define NW Tasmania.
The Legacy Behind NW Steps in History
NW Steps in History began with the heartfelt restoration of Jessie Spinks Rooke?s neglected grave, a tribute to a pioneering advocate for women?s rights.
Rodney Croome and Dr Vicki Russell?s efforts not only honoured her legacy but also revealed a larger purpose, to celebrate the remarkable individuals whose contributions shaped NW Tasmania?s communities. This simple yet profound act of preservation became the foundation for a project dedicated to uncovering and sharing these untold stories.
Through commemorative plaques in Devonport?s CBD, linked to rich online narratives, NW Steps in History connects the past with the present. Each plaque is a celebration of resilience and diversity, inviting the public to explore, learn, and share their own stories.
Together, these contributions create a living tapestry of NW Tasmania?s heritage, ensuring its voices inspire generations to come.
Share Your Story
Your stories are the heart of NW Tasmania?s history.
By sharing personal accounts, photographs, and treasured memorabilia, you contribute to preserving the remarkable resilience and achievements of our community.
Every submission helps uncover untold stories and deepens the connection between our past and future generations.
