Local history on the big screen at the next Movies at the Museum event

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the Movies at the Museum events were another way of engaging with the community.

“Public talks and lectures aren’t for everyone so these evening events are a great way to target another demographic within the Orange community,” Cr Kidd said.

“As long as people are engaging with history and learning at any age then that’s got to be a good thing.

“So come along, enjoy a glass of wine, some local nibbles and a great film with your mates, old and new.”

Orange City Council’s Services Policy Committee Chair Kevin Duffy said the film was about one of Australia’s most notorious bushrangers.

“The film has a great local angle. Hall is famous for his role in the 1862 Escort Rock robbery in Eugowra, where the bushrangers got away with 2,719 ounces of gold and £3,700 in cash, which is close to $5million in today’s money.” Cr Duffy said.

“He also spent time locked up in Orange Court House before his trial in 1862.”

The 2016 Australian film ‘The Legend of Ben Hall’ explores the last nine months of Ben Hall’s life before his controversial death at the hands of the police on the 5th May 1865.

It explores his relationships with fellow bushrangers John Gilbert and John Dunn as the trio become the most wanted men in Australia.

‘Movies at the Museum: The Legend of Ben Hall’, on February 2 from 6pm, is sponsored by Cargo Road Wines, which has supplied wine for the event, which will be accompanied by a range of local food before the screening and during interval.

The $15 ticket price includes drinks, food and live music before the film and during the interval.

More information and how to book your ticket: https://moviesatthemuseum.eventbrite.com.au