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Fire Services Museum of Victoria, displaying, and preserving Victoria’s Fire Service History

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Explore the history of Firefighting in Victoria, since settlement.

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Make soap, extract essential oil, & local soap making history

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Learn a rare trade: how to make soap & botanical distillations & soap making history

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56th Annual Vintage Machinery Rally

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Displays & demonstrations of vintage agricultural machinery this year featuring Caterpillar

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Bear’s Castle Tours

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This mysterious historic castle sits high on the hilltop in the closed catchment area of the Yan Yean Reservoir. It is closed to the public, except by arrangement with the Whittlesea Courthouse.

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Old Melbourne Gaol

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For almost 80 years, the Melbourne Gaol was a place of punishment and execution, where men, women and children were incarcerated for crimes ranging from murder to vagrancy.

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Barwon Park Mansion – Open Days

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Barwon Park is an imposing bluestone mansion set in a sweeping rural landscape.

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Newport Lakes Walk – 200 Years Quarrying and Community History

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Newport Lakes - a guided walk with before and after photos and stories of the last 200 years

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Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

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Join us at Walsh Street for an after-hours experience: Autumn Sunset Cocktails.

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Walking Tour: Robin Boyd’s Neighbourhood

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Join us on a journey through a slice of South Yarra with our expertly curated walking tour to discover the precinct’s diverse architectural streetscape.

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Ghosts of the Old City Williamstown

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Explore King William's Town, the original capital of Victoria, by lamp light. Explore hidden alleyways, Victoria's oldest morgue, a forgotten burial ground and Australia's Timeball Tower in Victoria's oldest seaport.

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Altona Homestead Ghost Tour

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Visit one of Australia's original homesteads, only 20 minutes drive from Melbourne. The homestead has long had a reputation for hauntings and has been the center of paranormal investigations.

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Point Cook Homestead Ghost Tour

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Discover the home of the Chirnside family. Located at the end of an isolated country track, you will be transported to another world. Discover the 1850s homestead, outbuildings and family secrets on this secluded, haunted 25 acre property.

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Caulfield Park’s War History Tour

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In honour of those who have served our country, join our History Heritage Officers for a tour of Caulfield Park’s memorials, wartime history, and stories from the home front.

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Caring for your Personal Collections

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Learn how to care for your personal collections in this workshop

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Malmsbury Cemetery Tour – Stone and Stoneworkers

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Join us on a visual and tactile tour of Malmsbury cemetery to learn about Malmsbury bluestone, the quarrymen, stonemasons and monumental masons, and examine the diversity of stones and stories told through monumental works.

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The Mystery of of Jack the Miners

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There was once a clearing in the Sherbrooke Forest, near Belgrave's Trestle Bridge, where groups would gather for barbeques, celebrations and special events. It was known as 'Jack The Miners'. Anita Walker, Researcher for Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society, presents this illustrated talk

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Unearth Stories of B-24 Liberator Bombers during World War II

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Come for a guided tour of our special museum where we are restoring the only B-24 Liberator bomber that remains in the southern hemisphere, and discover special stories about the role of Liberators and their crew.

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The Story of Wyreena – A Hidden Gem

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Guided Tour of the property - Discover the interesting architectural and social history of Wyreena. The main building is over 100 years old and has had three fascinating chapters: from family home to a convent and now a thriving Community Arts Centre.

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Chapel Street Walk: Around Prahran’s Iconic Buildings

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Meet at the PMI Victorian History Library then step into a charming adventure. Discover the tales of yesteryear's department stores on Chapel Street, Prahran.

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Malvern Walk: Explore Stonnington’s Rich History

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You’ll also visit landmarks like the former Malvern Fire Station, De La Salle College, and the historic Malvern Tram Depot. Each stop reveals a piece of our rich heritage, culminating at the former ES&A Bank.

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