In Conversation with Clare Wright, A Monument of One’s Own
28th October, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Join us this Senior and History Month for a compelling “In Conversation” event with Professor Clare Wright OAM, one of Australia’s most influential historians. As she explores the stories behind Victoria’s monuments and the inspiration for her acclaimed project, A Monument of One’s Own.
Clare will share the origins of this groundbreaking initiative, discuss the power of statues in shaping public memory, and invite us to consider whose stories are told, and whose remain overlooked, in our public spaces. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the ideas and passions of a historian who has dedicated her career to uncovering the lost and forgotten pages of Australian history.
About Professor Clare Wright OAM
Clare Wright is an award-winning historian, author, broadcaster, and public commentator. She is Professor of History and Professor of Public Engagement at La Trobe University, currently serves as Chair of the National Museum of Australia Council and is Patron to the PMI Victorian History Library. Clare’s work spans politics, academia, and media, and she is renowned for making history accessible and relevant to a wide audience.
