Discover Little Depraved Felons: The Boys of Point Puer, a new interactive exhibition at the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Step inside the world of the Point Puer boys, the first purpose-built juvenile prisoners in the British Empire. Follow their journey from crimes in Britain to the voyage to Point Puer, and explore their daily lives – what they ate, their work, punishments, and routines.
Along the way, meet Humphrey Sherriff, William Timothy Driscoll, and William Pearson, three convict boys with very different lives, crimes, and outcomes.
Pick a pocket, explore a solitary cell, spin a wheel and uncover stories of resilience, punishment, and discover what life was like for young convicts in nineteenth-century Tasmania.
Through hands-on displays, curious objects, and family-friendly activities, this playful and thought-provoking exhibition invites visitors of all ages to experience Port Arthur’s history in a fresh and engaging way.
