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X-WR-CALNAME:History Month 2026
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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for History Month 2026
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DTSTART:20260404T160000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150648
CREATED:20260927T083223Z
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SUMMARY:Trove Newspaper Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how find historical newspaper articles using Trove\, and take your local or family history research to the next level. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, our Family and Local History Librarian will guide you through how to search\, browse\, and make the most of the National Library of Australia’s online newspaper database. \nComputers will be provided. Basic computer skills required. \nBookings Essential. Secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82356
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/trove-newspaper-hands-on-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Healesville Library\, 110 River St\, Healesville\, VIC\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/trove-hands-on-workshop2-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150648
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SUMMARY:Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s
DESCRIPTION:Over Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 October\, local historical societies in Balnarring\, Dromana\, Flinders\, Hastings\, Mornington\, Sorrento\, Somerville\, and Tyabb will host local displays and museum experiences across the Peninsula. \n——- \nJoin in the fun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies across the Peninsula to share memories\, explore local collections and reflect on the social and cultural changes that transformed the region. \nFrom surf culture and protest movements to Western Port industry\, policing\, education\, agriculture\, migration and everyday family life\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s will shine a light on the people\, places and moments that helped define the Peninsula through decades of rapid change. \nAcross the weekend\, the Mornington Peninsula History Network\, a network of local historical societies\, will open their doors to welcome locals and visitors into collections\, conversations and community-led displays. Historical society members will be available to answer questions\, share insights and encourage people to contribute personal memories that may not always appear in official records. \nDelivered as part of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History Month\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s contributes to a broader conversation about how moments of change shape identity\, place and community. \nVisit the website for more information\, including the full list of what’s happening where: https://artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Culture-and-Heritage/Our-Stories-Living-the-60s-70s \n \nImage credit: Vicky Sapkin\, Go Go Dancer \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/our-stories-heritage-open-weekend-living-in-the-60s-and-70s/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Mornington Peninsula\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Mornington Peninsula History Network,Museum,Talks and Conversations,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/our-stories-october.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150648
CREATED:20260922T033835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T095533Z
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SUMMARY:Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s
DESCRIPTION:Over Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 October\, local historical societies in Balnarring\, Dromana\, Flinders\, Hastings\, Mornington\, Sorrento\, Somerville\, and Tyabb will host local displays and museum experiences across the Peninsula. \n——- \nJoin in the fun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies across the Peninsula to share memories\, explore local collections and reflect on the social and cultural changes that transformed the region. \nFrom surf culture and protest movements to Western Port industry\, policing\, education\, agriculture\, migration and everyday family life\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s will shine a light on the people\, places and moments that helped define the Peninsula through decades of rapid change. \nAcross the weekend\, the Mornington Peninsula History Network\, a network of local historical societies\, will open their doors to welcome locals and visitors into collections\, conversations and community-led displays. Historical society members will be available to answer questions\, share insights and encourage people to contribute personal memories that may not always appear in official records. \nDelivered as part of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History Month\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s contributes to a broader conversation about how moments of change shape identity\, place and community. \nVisit the website for more information\, including the full list of what’s happening where: https://artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Culture-and-Heritage/Our-Stories-Living-the-60s-70s \n \nImage credit: Vicky Sapkin\, Go Go Dancer \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/our-stories-heritage-open-weekend-living-in-the-60s-and-70s/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Mornington Peninsula\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Mornington Peninsula History Network,Museum,Talks and Conversations,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/our-stories-october.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T103000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150648
CREATED:20260927T101012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T101012Z
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SUMMARY:Writing a Family History
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sue Thomson\, who will talk about the process of writing your family history. Sue recently self-published a novel ‘Fighting the shadows : the story of Elizabeth Welborn‘ based on the story of her fourth great-grandmother Elizabeth Church\, using findings from DNA and many years of research. \nBookings Essential. SEcure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82257
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/writing-a-family-history/
LOCATION:Croydon Library\, 5 Civic Square\, Croydon\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T234500
DTSTAMP:20261002T150648
CREATED:20260908T000607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T101341Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the story of your house
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe talk is part of Hawthorn History Week delivered by Hawthorn Historical Society during History Month. \nSecure your spot at https://www.trybooking.com/DOOAV
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/discover-the-story-of-your-house/
LOCATION:Library Lounge\, Hawthorn Town Hall\, 360 Burwood Road\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hawthorn%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:info@hawthornhistoricalsociety.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T163000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150648
CREATED:20260927T082514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T082514Z
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SUMMARY:Trove Newspaper Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to find historical newspaper articles using Trove\, and take your local or family history research to the next level. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, our Family and Local History Librarian will guide you through how to search\, browse\, and make the most of the National Library of Australia’s online newspaper database. \nComputers will be provided. Basic computer skills required. \nBookings Essential. Ensure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82256
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/trove-newspaper-hands-on-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Ferntree Gully Library\, 1010 Burwood Hwy\, Ferntree Gully\, VIC\, 3156\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150648
CREATED:20260923T040329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T102930Z
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SUMMARY:Researching pubs and Publicans (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all pub enthusiasts\, join our librarians on a journey where history meets hops. \nDo you have a publican in your family tree? Or have a favourite pub in Victoria you’d like to find out more about? \nAs part of Victorian History Month\, this webinar will introduce you to key tools and resources for researching pubs and publicans in Victoria. \nRegister today at https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/researching-pubs-and-publicans-webinar
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/researching-pubs-and-publicans-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online event,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Albert-Street-Sebastopol.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150648
CREATED:20260902T031857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T103202Z
UID:11397-1793278800-1793289600@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Getting started with Oral History: Every Story Matters
DESCRIPTION:Your family has stories worth preserving. Why don’t you capture them before they are lost? Learn practical techniques for interviewing\, recording and sharing oral history. Discover useful prompts and questions\, and understand consent considerations. Presented by experienced genealogists with plenty of time for questions.  When you register on the GSV website a Zoom link will be sent to you. \nRegistrations at https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=3127
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/getting-started-with-oral-history-every-story-matters/
LOCATION:Online\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online event,Talks and Conversations,Workshop
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