Headlie Taylor Header Museum and Blacksmiths Shop
Highlights
Discover the birthplace of the header harvester innovation Explore an authentic blacksmith shop from early 20th century Located in scenic Bicentennial Park on the Olympic Highway
Overview
Henty is known as the 'Home of the Header' due to agricultural innovations that revolutionised world agriculture. In 1914, a local farmer, Mr Headlie Taylor invented the header harvester which…
Henty is known as the 'Home of the Header' due to agricultural innovations that revolutionised world agriculture. In 1914, a local farmer, Mr Headlie Taylor invented the header harvester which completely revolutionised the grain industry around the world.
In 2009, an authentic header harvester and blacksmith shop were relocated to Bicentennial Park, Olympic Highway.
Guided tours inside the blacksmith shop are available by appointment.