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. Hosted by the Hawthorn Historical Society, the week offers a welcoming space to explore exhibitions, talks, photographs and local stories that reveal how Hawthorn has …

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This presentation by historian Liz Yewers traces the remarkable transformation of Hawthorn from a small riverside settlement into one of Melbourne’s most significant municipalities. The talk is part of Hawthorn History Week delivered by Hawthorn Historical Society during History Month.

Discover with Liz Yewers how to uncover the history of your home using maps, rate books, newspapers, photographs and other records. Take home the Hawthorn Historical Society's How to Research Your Home guide. The talk is part of Hawthorn History Week delivered by Hawthorn Historical Society during History Month.

Discover the lives of three of Hawthorn’s extraordinary Women of Influence-Dame Dr Kate Campbell, Doris Blackburn and Nancy Weir- and learn more about their contribution to medicine, social reform, education, and the arts. The talk is part of Hawthorn History Week delivered by Hawthorn Historical Society during History Month.