Unearth your families past: Military Memorabilia Discovery Day
Unearth your family’s hidden military history at the Bendigo Military Museum’s (BMM) Antiques Roadshow-style event—bring in your memorabilia, have it identified by experts, and uncover the stories waiting to be told!
Taking place the day after ANZAC Day commemorations, when remembrance & family history are on everyone’s minds, this Antiques Roadshow-style event is being hosted by the BMM to complement the Australian Heritage Festivals ‘Unearthed’ theme for 2025.
We are encouraging people to bring in 3-5 items of military memorabilia from their family’s collections, & our expert panel of 4 local specialists, each with extensive experience in identifying & researching Australia’s military heritage, will help uncover the hidden stories behind your treasures.
What You Can Expect:
- Identification of your items – what they are, what they’re made of, & where/when they were used.
- Insights into the historical significance of your memorabilia.
- Guidance on how to track down relatives’ service records.
- Information on military medals, their origins, & why they were awarded.
Don’t miss this chance to unearth your family’s military history & discover the remarkable stories waiting to be told.