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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for History Month 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T094500
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SUMMARY:Victoria’s Government House Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House. \nJoin 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. \nVisitors will be guided through the State Apartments which includes the State Hall\, State Drawing Room\, State Dining Room and the Ballroom to learn about the history of the house and its relevance in today’s society. \nThe tour will incorporate a visit to La Trobe’s Cottage\, the original home of Victoria’s first Lieutenant-Governor\, Charles Joseph La Trobe. \nTickets and more information at https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/government-house/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/victorias-government-house-tours/
LOCATION:Government House\, 10 Government House Drive\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided tour,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T160000
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SUMMARY:Open House Latrobe Tours at Old Gippstown Heritage Park
DESCRIPTION:Three homes. Three very different chapters in Gippsland’s history. \nOpen House Latrobe is coming to Latrobe City\, and Old Gippstown is opening the doors to three remarkable buildings for a series of guided\, behind-the-scenes tours. \nFollow our heritage guide through Bushy Park Homestead and discover what life was like for squatters establishing themselves in Gippsland during the 1840s. \nExplore “Loren”\, a rare prefabricated iron house created in response to the housing shortage of the gold rush era. Manufactured in England\, these houses were flat-packed and shipped to Melbourne. Originally located in North Melbourne\, Loren was later given to Old Gippstown by the National Trust. \nThe tour concludes at Yallourn House\, built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the model township created to house its workforce. The house was eventually removed as the town made way for the coal beneath it\, leaving a distinctive example of mid-century life in the Latrobe Valley. \nTours take place at 10am\, 11am and 12pm and are 45 minutes duration. Places on these special tours can only be booked through the Open House Latrobe website https://events.humanitix.com/old-gippstown-guided-tours for a $7 booking fee. There is no fee for general admission on this weekend for the Open House Latrobe event. \nGeneral entry to Old Gippstown will be free\, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the many other historic buildings throughout our collection. \nBook your tour through Open House Latrobe and discover how the homes of Gippsland changed across more than a century.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/open-house-latrobe-tours-at-old-gippstown-heritage-park/
LOCATION:Old Gippstown Heritage Park\, 211 Lloyd St\, Moe\, 3825\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided tour,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T150000
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SUMMARY:Tours of Waller House
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the lives of those who lived\, created\, loved\, and lost in Waller House.\n\n\nThese small-group tours provide rare access to a largely unchanged artist’s home and studio\, offering an intimate insight into the personal and creative lives of renowned artists Napier and Christian Waller\, alongside Klytie Pate and Lorna Waller. Discover original artworks\, mosaics\, design processes and war memorial works\, and experience the house not simply as a heritage site\, but as a preserved moment in early to mid-20th century artistic life.\n\nThe tour also highlights the stories\, architectural features and collection items uncovered by the National Trust team and dedicated volunteers as they continue to research\, document and preserve this significant property.\n\nNapier and Christian Waller’s murals\, mosaics and stained-glass works adorn many of Melbourne’s most prominent buildings\, and their art is represented in major galleries. Their Ivanhoe home and studio remains intact as a memorial\, offering a rare glimpse into their artistic world.\n\nRecognised on the Victorian Heritage Register\, Waller House and its collection encompass all interior and exterior buildings\, fixed and movable objects\, and the heritage-listed garden — presenting a truly extraordinary piece of Victoria’s cultural history. \n\nTour Times: 10.00am \, 11.15am \, 12.45pm & 2pm. Duration 45-60 minutes.\nFor tickets and more information visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/waller-house-open-day/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/tours-of-waller-house/
LOCATION:Waller House\, 9 Crown Rd\, Ivanhoe\, VIC\, 3079\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided tour,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T123000
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SUMMARY:Stonnington Mansion Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:The 90-minute tour will give you insight into some of the most striking mansions on the streets of Toorak\, Armadale and Malvern. If you appreciate incredible architecture\, this tour is for you. \nMeeting Point: The tour will start at Town Hall\, Malvern and end there (the oval side of Town Hall). \nPlease remember to wear sensible shoes\, weather appropriate clothing and to be courteous to the tour guide\, driver and all other attendees while on this tour. \nAbout the Tour Guide\, Steve Stefanopoulos OAM:  is an architectural historian\, former Mayor of the City of Stonnington and President of the PMI Victorian History Library. \nWe are very grateful to Steve Stefanopoulos OAM for continuing to support the Library by generously volunteering his time and knowledge to these tours. \nBook your spot at https://brushfire.com/pmivictorianhistorylibrary/bustour2026/630786
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/stonnington-mansion-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Town Hall\, Malvern\, 1251 High Street Malvern\, VIC\, 3144\, Malvern\, 3144
CATEGORIES:Bus tour,Guided tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T150000
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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:20261025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T120000
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SUMMARY:Old Treasury Building Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. \nThis monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions\, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public\, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met for over 160 years to sign legislation into law. Find out more about Melbourne’s fascinating gold rush past!
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/old-treasury-building-public-tour/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, 3002
CATEGORIES:Guided tour,Open House
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