An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne’s status as a city that has been shaped by writers, readers, publishers and ideas. Thursdays 10am-1pm Meet: on the steps of State Library Victoria Route: Swanston Street, Collins Street, Little Collins Street, Dame Edna Place, Howey Place Highlights: State Library, Athenaeum Library, Doing the Block, the Palace of …
On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian Leung, Suzanne Phoenix, Ted Richards, Sande Harsa, Mark Forbes, Melanie Cobham, Michael Currie, Andrew Tan, Hashem McAdam, Chris Bekos and Deb Stembridge. Both the archival …
In the 1970s, Australian construction workers took the extraordinary step of laying down their tools to defend historic buildings, low-income housing, the natural environment, and persecuted queer communities. These acts of solidarity became known as the Green Bans and the Pink Bans, a remarkable chapter of working-class history that shaped the country's cities and its …
A sweep through the roaring days of the Rag Trade to the lane’s development as a restaurant hub and avenue of style. Thursdays, 2pm-3.30pm Meet: on the corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane Route: Flinders Lane, Duckboard Place, AC/DC Lane, Oliver Lane Highlights: Rag Trade buildings, highway to heaven, Nicholas Building End: Flinders Lane …
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Surrey Hills Historical Society and the Canterbury History Group invite you to join us to celebrate the social history of weddings, the traditions behind them and the changes that can be seen over time. This exhibition draws upon material held in our collections and within the local community. It includes dresses from the late 1890’s …
For every day of History Month, someone in the 50,000 members of Gippsland History on Facebook will be chasing down and recording one of the Places that Made Us - Gippsland Pubs. From mountain shanties to glorious three-story hotels, we will be attempting to find and name them all. On the way, we will prove …
A journey through the arcades that have always captivated Melbourne and the laneways that have come to captivate us in recent years. Fridays, 10am-1pm · Meet: on the steps of Flinders Street Station (under the clocks) · Route: Degraves Street, Centre Place, Collins Street, Bourke Street, Little Bourke Street · Highlights: Signature laneways, street sculptures, …
On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian Leung, Suzanne Phoenix, Ted Richards, Sande Harsa, Mark Forbes, Melanie Cobham, Michael Currie, Andrew Tan, Hashem McAdam, Chris Bekos and Deb Stembridge. Both the archival …
In the 1970s, Australian construction workers took the extraordinary step of laying down their tools to defend historic buildings, low-income housing, the natural environment, and persecuted queer communities. These acts of solidarity became known as the Green Bans and the Pink Bans, a remarkable chapter of working-class history that shaped the country's cities and its …
A review of the money and muscle of the city’s earliest industrial days through to the origins of the laneways makeover. Fridays, 2-3.30pm Meet: on the steps of the GPO Building (under the H&M sign) in Bourke Street Route: Postal Lane, Little Bourke Street, Rankins Lane, Hardware Lane, Niagara Lane, Guildford Lane Highlights: Boom era …
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Surrey Hills Historical Society and the Canterbury History Group invite you to join us to celebrate the social history of weddings, the traditions behind them and the changes that can be seen over time. This exhibition draws upon material held in our collections and within the local community. It includes dresses from the late 1890’s …
Women of the past were so often left unheard. Women who stood beside their husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons — day after day, season after season — shaping the very foundations we stand on today. Whittlesea's origin story is told through the eyes of the women who lived it. Their labour, their resilience, their humour, …
First Saturday of the month, 9am-5.30pm: The trip over the Macedon Ranges is Victoria’s most scenic by rail. In Bendigo itself, enjoy a relaxed exploration of a Goldfields jewel, featuring glorious 19th century buildings, the green canopy of Rosalind Park and a sense of space in the sunny streets. Meet: 8.45 am Platforms 3-8, Southern …
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Grave Insanity - A Cemetery Walking Tour Between Life and Death Lies History The Grave Insanity Cemetery Tour gives the public guided access to rarely discussed burial stories connected to Ararat’s former asylum era — including newly uncovered names and archival details that have never before been shared in a public tour. Led by archives …
A story worth telling: Mallee project shares its success A country Victorian project that has captured more than 120 life stories from older people is now hoping to inspire other communities to preserve their own living histories. Every family and every community has older people whose stories help explain who we are and where we …
Saturdays | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM Interested in the history of Daylesford? Daylesford Museum's latest fascinating exhibition, Plotted, is a must-see. It showcases many hand-drawn maps, surveyor plans, and photographs related to civic development, which were created during the early 1860s and remaining half of the 19th century. Local Government employed engineers and surveyors …
Plotted, an exhibition of maps and plans from our archive. Read More »
Surrey Hills Historical Society and the Canterbury History Group invite you to join us to celebrate the social history of weddings, the traditions behind them and the changes that can be seen over time. This exhibition draws upon material held in our collections and within the local community. It includes dresses from the late 1890’s …
Discover the rich social history and stunning heritage of Como's gardens on this 45-minute guided tour, led by our knowledgeable National Trust Guides. Originally designed by renowned Victorian landscaper William Sangster, Como’s gardens span almost six acres and feature a treasure trove of botanical beauty. Explore fine, mature trees and shrubs dating back to the …
Dancing Through the Decades is a vibrant exploration of dance as a powerful form of cultural expression across the City of Hume, spanning from early settlement to the present day. The exhibition reveals how dance has shaped identity, storytelling, and community connection, highlighting its enduring place in social life. Beginning with early local settlements in …
Surrey Hills Historical Society and the Canterbury History Group invite you to join us to celebrate the social history of weddings, the traditions behind them and the changes that can be seen over time. This exhibition draws upon material held in our collections and within the local community. It includes dresses from the late 1890’s …
Visit the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute to look at the historic building and contents and the Inverleigh Historical Society collection. Enjoy our interactive display 'Remember When...', a chat with our members, and a cuppa.
Melbourne's oldest surviving building, the home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe La Trobe’s Cottage was the home of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria’s first governor, and his wife Sophie and their children from 1839 to 1854. Originally erected on his Jolimont estate, the single-story dwelling is constructed of timber, replicating the original prefabricated structure brought …
Long before 'Fashions on the Field' began in 1962, Melburnians were dressing elegantly, colourfully—and sometimes outrageously—for the annual racing season. Racewear has evolved alongside racing itself, shaped by shifting fashion trends, weather, and global influences. Join fashion historian and author Nicole Jenkins at Brighton Historical Society for an illustrated talk exploring how London models, style …
Follow the town’s rich history with a self-guided tour through 31 historic sites - including mining sites, churches, and shops. Historic Walk Map - https://tinyurl.com/Eldorado-Historic-Walk Visit the El Dorado Museum on Sunday between 2 pm & 4:30 pm*
Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House. Join us on a guided tour of the grand State Rooms of Government House and get a unique insight into the constitutional, ceremonial, international and community engagement duties of the Governor. Visitors will be guided through the State Apartments which includes the State …
On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian Leung, Suzanne Phoenix, Ted Richards, Sande Harsa, Mark Forbes, Melanie Cobham, Michael Currie, Andrew Tan, Hashem McAdam, Chris Bekos and Deb Stembridge. Both the archival …
In the 1970s, Australian construction workers took the extraordinary step of laying down their tools to defend historic buildings, low-income housing, the natural environment, and persecuted queer communities. These acts of solidarity became known as the Green Bans and the Pink Bans, a remarkable chapter of working-class history that shaped the country's cities and its …
Surrey Hills Historical Society and the Canterbury History Group invite you to join us to celebrate the social history of weddings, the traditions behind them and the changes that can be seen over time. This exhibition draws upon material held in our collections and within the local community. It includes dresses from the late 1890’s …
Oakleigh: A Changing Multicultural Community explores the story of Australian migration and its local impacts. It describes the journey of immigrants from many countries to the Oakleigh area from early years to the peak of a major post-World War 2 government-sponsored immigration program. Featured themes in the peak post-World War 2 era are people from Italy …
On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian Leung, Suzanne Phoenix, Ted Richards, Sande Harsa, Mark Forbes, Melanie Cobham, Michael Currie, Andrew Tan, Hashem McAdam, Chris Bekos and Deb Stembridge. Both the archival …
In the 1970s, Australian construction workers took the extraordinary step of laying down their tools to defend historic buildings, low-income housing, the natural environment, and persecuted queer communities. These acts of solidarity became known as the Green Bans and the Pink Bans, a remarkable chapter of working-class history that shaped the country's cities and its …
Surrey Hills Historical Society and the Canterbury History Group invite you to join us to celebrate the social history of weddings, the traditions behind them and the changes that can be seen over time. This exhibition draws upon material held in our collections and within the local community. It includes dresses from the late 1890’s …
Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife. This tour allows people to explore the 14 acres of gardens with a volunteer guide and the aid of a new book The Birds of Rippon Lea Estate Bird Spotter Guide, searching …
On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian Leung, Suzanne Phoenix, Ted Richards, Sande Harsa, Mark Forbes, Melanie Cobham, Michael Currie, Andrew Tan, Hashem McAdam, Chris Bekos and Deb Stembridge. Both the archival …
In the 1970s, Australian construction workers took the extraordinary step of laying down their tools to defend historic buildings, low-income housing, the natural environment, and persecuted queer communities. These acts of solidarity became known as the Green Bans and the Pink Bans, a remarkable chapter of working-class history that shaped the country's cities and its …
Surrey Hills Historical Society and the Canterbury History Group invite you to join us to celebrate the social history of weddings, the traditions behind them and the changes that can be seen over time. This exhibition draws upon material held in our collections and within the local community. It includes dresses from the late 1890’s …
