The Places That Made Us - Nobelius Heritage Park The Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901, the site was the …
On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian …
Every Wednesday during October the Broadford and District Historical Society have a chat day from 10.30 until 1pm. Devonshire tea available for $5. Every morning at 7 am a Facebook …
Sale Family History Group Talk- Doctors in Sale Region Sale or Flooding Creek, as was known in the early days, had many good doctors over the years and the stories …
Doctors in the Gippsland Region- Informative Talk Read More »
History is in skilled hands at Old Gippstown this October. As part of the Positive Ageing Festival and History Month, we’re inviting you to spend a day watching traditional crafts …
People, Plans and Places at the Victoria Police Museum is a new exhibition showcasing never-before seen architectural drawings of police buildings and gives a glimpse into the stories of police …
Curators talk – People, Plans and Places at the Victoria Police Museum Read More »
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 …
Steven Barlow from the Heidelberg Historical Society will outline the artists who came to Heidelberg in the 1880s and 1890s to paint local landscapes "En plein air" and what the local area …
Discover the life and legacy of Miss May Moon MBE, a passionate conservationist and formidable advocate for the Dandenong Ranges. This talk explores her journey from kindergarten teacher to founder …
A sweep through the roaring days of the Rag Trade to the lane’s development as a restaurant hub and avenue of style. Thursdays, 2pm-3.30pm Meet: on the corner of Spring …
The Life & Times of Flinders Lane – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour Read More »
This event will bring together the women - and men - who were part of the Maryborough Knitting Mills which operated in Beaufort for many years and was a vital …
Told in folk songs will be the story of Wangaratta. How abundant fertile land, lush grass and abundant water created 'Port Phillip Fever'. Settlers arrived in wagon trains to squat …
Is 'queer' history urban history? The urban/rural divide has long characterised histories of sexuality and gender: defining cities as spaces of a vibrant queer subculture, and the rural or regional …
Beyond the Cities of the Plain: Settler Sexuality and Gender on Victoria’s Goldfields Read More »
At a time when most women were expected to be homemakers, Edna Walling was a pioneer in Australian landscape architecture through much of the 20th century for many notable clients. …
A journey through the arcades that have always captivated Melbourne and the laneways that have come to captivate us in recent years. Fridays, 10am-1pm · Meet: on the steps of …
Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories, artefacts, photographs and personalities that have …
Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition Read More »
On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian …
Historian and author Dr David Rowe will discuss themes from his acclaimed work About Corayo: A Thematic History of Greater Geelong (2021). His presentation will examine the many threads that …
Friday Lecture at the Geelong Club: Dr David Rowe Read More »
Unlock the secrets of the historic Williamstown waterfront and seaport on a free guided walking tour. Explore hidden lanes, a burial ground, an abandoned morgue, historical buildings and monuments. Bookings …
Join local resident and President of the Mooroolbark History Group Marion Stott OAM as she takes us for a journey through Mooroolbark's history including all the developments of the town …
A journey through the changes of Mooroolbark, featuring the Railway Station Read More »
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. …
Led by Jeff Atkinson of the Carlton Community History group Carlton has probably the best examples in Australia of the eloquent 'boom era' architecture of the late 19th century, complete …
Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories, artefacts, photographs and personalities that have …
Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition Read More »
Discover local history at the Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival! Join us on Saturday 17 October at Clyde Public Hall for a fun-filled day celebrating the history and heritage of our …
An opportunity to visit historic buildings of Camperdown "Behind the Scenes" Discover the stories, architecture and heritage that shaped Camperdown during this special History Month event. Open Camperdown offers rare …
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 …
Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s Read More »
Grave Insanity - A Cemetery Walking Tour Between Life and Death Lies History The Grave Insanity Cemetery Tour gives the public guided access to rarely discussed burial stories connected to …
In March 1946, the war was over. The Italian prisoners of war who had been interned in camps around Australia and were waiting to be returned home. Join local author …
Automotive Historians Australia presents Chris Davison in Conversation with Tony Lupton Few Australian families are as woven into the history of motor racing as the Davisons. Lex Davison won the …
Come along and experience the Pirate Life aboard Polly Woodside. Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank, receive your …
Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories, artefacts, photographs and personalities that have …
Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition Read More »
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 …
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 …
Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s Read More »
Enjoy a relaxing 1 1/4 hour walking tour of the historic buildings and grounds of Fyansford Paper Mill on the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong. The Fyansford Paper …
The Places That Made Us - Nobelius Heritage Park The Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901, the site was the …
An illustrated talk presented by Jean Rotherham on the evolution of the grocery shopping experience from the 1860s to the 1960s
