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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for History Month 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring Garden Day at La Trobe’s Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne’s oldest surviving building\, the home of Victoria’s first Lieutenant-Governor\, Charles Joseph La Trobe \n\nLa 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 by him from London. The locally built dining room (1839)\, the first of many additions made during La Trobe’s tenure\, is the oldest surviving Melbourne building. The modest yet elegant family home contains many pieces of La Trobe’s furniture and other historic artefacts. Learn more about La Trobe’s beloved garden and cottage here. \nJoin us at our next open day to learn about life in early Melbourne. Obtain a glimpse into La Trobe family life and enjoy the romantic garden re-created using plants available in the 1840s and 1850s. \nIn 2014\, the cottage garden was awarded a Victorian Community History Award for Historical Interpretation. \nFor more details and tickets\, visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/la-trobes-cottage/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/spring-garden-day-at-la-trobes-cottage/
LOCATION:La Trobe’s Cottage\, Dallas Brooks Drive\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T112256
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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:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T110000
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SUMMARY:Rippon Lea Bird Spotting Tours
DESCRIPTION:Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife. \nThis 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 out the diverse family of birds that call Rippon Lea home. \nWhether you’re a birdwatching expert or a novice\, this tour will to give you a new appreciation of the stunning biodiversity of this magnificent 19th century estate. \nLooking to explore at your own leisure? Rippon Lea Estate is open 7 days and copies of the book are available to purchase from the Gate House along with entry tickets. NTV Members and Port Philip and Glen Eira Council residents receive free entry to the estate. \nSessions run Wednesdays 10.00am & 1.00pm \nFor more details and tickets\, visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/rippon-lea-bird-spotting-tours/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/rippon-lea-bird-spotting-tours/
LOCATION:Rippon Lea Estate\, 192 Hotham St\, Elsternwick\, VIC\, 3185\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Open House,Self-guided audio tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T112256
CREATED:20260922T002050Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20261002T112256
CREATED:20260909T055253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T093106Z
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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:20261016T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T193000
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SUMMARY:McCrae by Lanternlight
DESCRIPTION:When darkness falls\, McCrae Homestead takes on a very different atmosphere. Step inside by lanternlight and journey through the cottage as tales of superstitions\, curious traditions and long-held beliefs unfold. Discover what Victorians feared\, what brought them luck\, and how they made sense of a world filled with uncertainty. Some stories are dark\, others delightfully unusual\, but all reveal a fascinating side of nineteenth-century life rarely explored during the day. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/mccrae-by-lanternlight/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/mccrae-by-lanternlight/
LOCATION:McCrae Homestead\, 11 Beverley Road\, McCrae\, VIC 3938\, 11 Beverley Road\, McCrae\, VIC\, 3938\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T112256
CREATED:20260824T230801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T095415Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fair/Expo,Guided tour,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T112256
CREATED:20260909T055629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T095753Z
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SUMMARY:Polly Woodside Pirate Day
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience the Pirate Life aboard Polly Woodside. \n\n\nCome along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank\, receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Our captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck\, swinging the rope and going on a treasure hunt. Arrr the pirate’s life for you! \nWe will also have a reading corner\, colouring and craft activities available\, you can explore the ship and museum\, take some amazing photos and have a fun day out me hearties\, Yo Ho!! \nEach session will comprise of the following activities: \n\nPirate Tattoo’s and Pirate Name\nCraft Activities and Reading Corner\nScrub the Deck and Rope Swing\nFashions on the Plank – we encourage the kids to dress up as a pirate for this\nTreasure hunt\n\nFor more information and tickets\, visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/polly-woodside-pirate-day/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/polly-woodside-pirate-day/
LOCATION:Polly Woodside\, 21 South Wharf Promenade\, South Wharf\, VIC 3006\, Polly Woodside\, 21 South Wharf Promenade\,\, South Wharf\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T112256
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T033256Z
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SUMMARY:Open Home & Garden @ The Old Bank
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 150 years old this year (built 1876) the Old Bank is located at 7 Stevenson Street\, Murchison\, VIC\, 3610. The Old Bank building and garden have been beautifully restored by our hosts Deb and Robert. They feel very supported by the Murchison community and as a thank you have kindly offered to open their home and garden on Sunday October 18th. All proceeds will go to the Murchison Museum. \nTicket session times are set for every ten minutes (groups of six adults) to avoid queues within the house. Please select the time most appropriate for you. \nIncludes free entry to the Murchison Museum (across the road) as well as morning or afternoon tea \nVisit the ticketing website for more details.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/open-home-garden-the-old-bank/
LOCATION:The Old Bank\, Murchison\, 7 Stevenson Street\, Murchison\, VIC\, 3610\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T112256
CREATED:20260927T072609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T102257Z
UID:12031-1792926000-1792929600@historymonth.org.au
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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