My Mt Faber Heritage Tour [English] (13 October 2024)

Named after Captain Charles Edward Faber of the Madras Engineers in 1845, a military engineer who oversaw the construction of a narrow winding road to the summit where a new signal station and flagstaff was located, Mount Faber stands 105 metres above sea level and overlooks Telok Blangah or "cooking pot bay" in Malay. In 1857, a mutiny among Indian sepoys prompted the construction of a fort equipped with two 13-inch mortars and two 56-pounder guns. Other ancillary amenities including storage tunnels, command centres, and encampments were later added before World War I and World War II

Remnants of these military fortifications form part of My Mount Faber Heritage Tour, where participants can catch a glimpse of the secret reservoir and storage facilities which served Singapore well over the years. After the fort had ceased to function, public attractions including Mount Faber and Singapore Cable Car were opened in 1965 and 1974 respectively as Singapore attempted to convert th island from its history as a naval base to an island getaway.

This tour also includes an exclusive visit to the Danish Seaman Church, or the former Golden Bell Mansion, where Chinese revolutionary leader Sun Yat Sen had stayed for a night en route from Europe to China.

Who should come?

• Everyone is welcome to participate in this tour.

Duration and Meeting Place

• Approximate Duration: 3.0 hours
• Language: English
• Meeting Point: Harbourfront Bus Interchange (Next to Seah Im Food Centre) Berth A12 - Please meet 15 minutes before the start of the tour at 8.30am.
• Ending Point: Harbourfront Bus Interchange.
• The tour will proceed rain or shine.

What to wear and bring?

• Wear comfortable clothes and suitable hiking shoes.
• Bring along hand sanitiser, insect repellent, EZ-Link card, a bottle of water and an umbrella.
• If you have earphones with a standard 3.5mm audio jack, please bring them along (for radio guides during the tour).
• Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.

Other important information

• Please do not sign up for the tour if you are unsure of your schedule. Our volunteers have committed their time to this tour - Your absence is discouraging our volunteers from organising any physical tours.
• You must cancel this ticket if you were unwell and could not turn up.
• Participants who have signed up for the tour but did not turn up will be banned permanently from My Community's future tours.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.

Disclaimer

• By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness or other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
• It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12
• Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.

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