Koppio Smithy National Trust Museum
This National Trust Museum consists of a fully restored Blacksmith's Shop built in 1903, an historic cottage also fully restored and displaying antique and other items of interest from around the turn of the century; Glenleigh (1890) a fully restored pine log cottage with thatched roof displaying pioneer furniture, the Women's Pioneer Room displaying vintage washing machines, irons, sewing machines and handicraft of bygone days; a District School containing aboriginal artefacts and other memorabilia.
Heritage Hall - opened in 1992 - contains an excess of hidden heritage belonging to the Jericho family. The collection, given by Gerhardt Jericho consists of his and his parent's family photographs, treasures, and records dating back to 1909 in Koppio and many more years of family history in the Barossa Valley.
The Bob Dobbins collection of fencing and barbed wire; numerous sheds housing a large fleet of vintage tractors and stationary engines, horse-drawn vehicles and agricultural machinery of yesteryear, new Grain Story shed (1880-1930), and 'Burning Issues' exhibition.
The whole complex gives the visitor a first hand view of the hardships and lifestyle of the area's early pioneers. You'll find it approximately 40 kilometres north of Port Lincoln in picturesque hills country and is 30 kilometres south west of Tumby Bay and south east of Cummins.
During the school holidays the museum will be open all week. No pets allowed.
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