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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for History Month 2026
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SUMMARY:Geelong Stamp And Coin Fair
DESCRIPTION:Vehicle Access and Parking: Enter via the Albert St carpark entrance; hall entry is through the rear door. Free off-street parking is available at the rear of the Hall. \nNote that front rows are time-limited until lunchtime and are patrolled by parking officers; all-day parking is available in the back rows (check signage). \nAdditional Entry: Accessible from Pakington Street via the front left door. \nDisabled Access: Available via the carpark entrance. \nLight Refreshments: Tea\, Coffee and Biscuits are free.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/geelong-stamp-and-coin-fair/
LOCATION:Geelong West Town Hall\, 153 Pakington Street\,\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3215\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fair/Expo
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SUMMARY:Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Discover local history at the Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival!\nJoin us on Saturday 17 October at Clyde Public Hall for a fun-filled day celebrating the history and heritage of our local area.\n Ask our local historical society experts your burning history questions.\n Be entertained by a heritage magic show (11.30am).\n Admire a vintage car display.\n Enjoy face painting and storytime for the kids.\n🥤Hot drinks and tasty snacks will be available for purchase.\nBring the whole family along and discover the stories\, people and places that have shaped the Casey Cardinia community. We’d love to see you there!\nThe Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival is supported by the City of Casey\, Connected Libraries and Myli – My Community Library.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/casey-cardinia-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Clyde Public Hall\, 30 Railway Road\, Clyde\, 3978
CATEGORIES:Fair/Expo
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SUMMARY:Open Camperdown
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to visit historic buildings of Camperdown “Behind the Scenes” \nDiscover the stories\, architecture and heritage that shaped Camperdown during this special History Month event. \nOpen Camperdown offers rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the town’s most significant historic buildings\, with opportunities to explore\, learn and meet the people who help preserve local history. \nBrought to you by the Camperdown and District Historical Society and Corangamite Shire Council. \nParticipating venues include: \n\nLeura Lodge Masonic Hall – tour the building and learn about the Masons\nHeritage Centre – displays and the history of the former IOOF Hall\nTheatre Royal* – explore the various areas\nClock Tower* – open for climbing\nShire Office* – Robert Burns statue\, old Board Room and WWI Honour Board\nWestern District Newspapers – guided tours of the print areas. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL\nCourt House – explore the building\nSt Paul’s Anglican Church Precinct – church\, vicarage and parish hall\, with morning and afternoon tea available\nMaster’s House – architecture and gardens (privately owned)\nPeacock Hall – historic community building now used as a studio (privately owned)\nRSL Hall – view recent improvements\, with drinks and finger food available\n\nEasy walking between venues. \n*Stairs are required at Theatre Royal\, Clock Tower and parts of the Shire Office. \nEasy walking between venues\nLimited numbers for Western District Newspapers tours\nUpdates – https://facebook.com/camperdownhistory
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/open-camperdown/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fair/Expo,Guided tour,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261019T140000
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SUMMARY:Hawthorn History Week 2026 – your invitation to step into history
DESCRIPTION:Hawthorn History Week 2026 runs from Monday 19 to Friday 23 October 2026\, daily from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm at the Library Lounge\, Hawthorn Town Hall\, 360 Burwood Road\, Hawthorn. \nHosted by the Hawthorn Historical Society\, the week offers a welcoming space to explore exhibitions\, talks\, photographs and local stories that reveal how Hawthorn has evolved and the people who have shaped it. \nAcross five days\, visitors can browse displays\, speak with researchers\, uncover hidden histories and contribute their own memories and experiences. Whether you are a long-time resident\, new to the area or simply curious\, there will be something to discover\, connect with and enjoy. \nThroughout the week\, exhibits from Old Hawthorn\, Fresh Eyes and Women of Influence— will be on show\, offering different ways of looking at Hawthorn’s past. Visitors can also explore historic photographs and highlights from the Society’s collection\, test their knowledge with 52 Fun Facts about Hawthorn\, browse local history publications and add a memory to My Hawthorn Story. \nHave you ever wondered who lived in your house before you\, why your street looks the way it does or what stood on a familiar corner a century ago? Bring a question\, photograph or memory and talk with our researchers. You can stay for fifteen minutes\, spend time exploring the exhibitions or join one of the week’s talks. \nTalks during History Week\nOct 20 – How Hawthorn Changed from Village to City\nOn Tuesday 20 October\, historian Liz Yewers presents How Hawthorn Changed from Village to City\, from 12.00–12.45 pm. Follow Hawthorn’s remarkable transformation from a riverside settlement into a thriving municipality\, and discover some of the developments that shaped the community we know today.\nTickets: $10\nBook through TryBooking⁠ \nOct 21 – Discover the Story of Your House\n11am\nOn Wednesday 21 October\, Liz presents Discover the Story of Your House\, from 11.00–11.45 am. Learn how maps\, rate books\, newspapers\, photographs and other records can help uncover the history of a Hawthorn home. The session includes the Society’s How to Research Your Home guide.\nTickets: $10\nBook through TryBooking⁠ \n12pm\nLater on Wednesday\, Know Your History runs from 12.00–12.45 pm and is free. Bring one question about your Hawthorn home or street and our researchers will help you identify where to begin. You can also find out about the Society’s $25 house history research service. \nOct 22 – Women of Influence\nOn Thursday 22 October\, Women of Influence takes centre stage from 12.00–12.45 pm. Discover the lives of Kate Campbell\, Doris Blackburn and Nancy Weir\, and the contribution women have made to Hawthorn through medicine\, reform\, education\, civic life and the arts.\nTickets: $10\nBook through TryBooking⁠ \nMonday is an opportunity to meet the Society\, explore the exhibitions and discover more about our collection and work.\nOn Friday\, we round out the week with another chance to browse the displays\, ask questions\, contribute a memory and celebrate Hawthorn’s history. \nHawthorn History Week 2026 is proudly supported by the City of Boroondara\, with valued support from Kay & Burton. Their support helps us bring Hawthorn’s history into a public space and make it accessible to the wider community.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/hawthorn-history-week-2026-your-invitation-to-step-into-history/
LOCATION:Library Lounge\, Hawthorn Town Hall\, 360 Burwood Road\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fair/Expo,Talks and Conversations
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SUMMARY:Heritage Trades Day at Gulf Station
DESCRIPTION:Experience Victoria’s living heritage in action at one of the state’s most significant historic farm complexes. \n\n\nStep back in time and experience Victoria’s rich rural heritage at Heritage Trades Day at Gulf Station\, a special open day celebrating 50 years of National Trust care and stewardship of Gulf Station. Set within one of the Yarra Valley’s most significant historic farm properties\, this family-friendly event showcases the traditional trades\, tools and crafts that helped build and sustain rural communities for generations.  \nDiscover traditional trades\, tools and rural skills through live demonstrations from blacksmiths\, lacemakers\, wool spinners\, rope makers\, coopers\, basket weavers\, spoon carvers and more. Explore steam machinery displays\, heritage craft demonstrations\, seedling and plant sales\, and learn about the future of heritage conservation through the Heritage Futures Project. \nWith live bush band music\, food vendors\, coffee\, family-friendly activities and the historic surrounds of Gulf Station\, this unique event offers a fascinating day out for history lovers\, families\, makers and gardeners. \nFor more details and to book\, visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/heritage-trades-day-at-gulf-station/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/heritage-trades-day-at-gulf-station/
LOCATION:Gulf Station\, 1029 Melba Highway\, Yarra Glen\, VIC\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fair/Expo,Performance
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