Shoes - Footsteps in the House of Discovery, a house tour featuring selected shoes from the National Trust collection of historical fashion, as well as footwear-related decorative arts and idiosyncratic curios.

Discover stories of the squatters in the Kerang region who went on to establish the big pastoral stations of the 1840's. Their history, hard work and stories developed the Kerang we know today

The Richmond to Kurrajong Railway operated from 1926 to 1952. The locals called it the Pansy Line.
We take a coach tour, with multiple stops, to explore the remnants of the line that are still visible. Many of the remnants are on private property that is not normally accessible.

Finding Gold from Your Research - This presentation will teach, by example, various methods of undertaking research that lead to immediately usable outcomes. It will look at the nature and types of data available and ascertain the best methods of extracting gold in the form of information.

The victims of bushranging, murders, bigamy and tragic accidents lie in Benalla Cemetery. In its long history, the cemetery has seen it all - from a test bowler to rival Shane Warne to Australia's first celebrity chef. Members from the Cemetery's trust will recount stories of the graves.

A Talk By Author Alek Schulha. Alek has collected more than 100 stories told by former residents of the Greta Migrant Camp and he will share with you some of the most amazing stories, including the intriguing links between Greta Migrant Camp and Benalla .

Absorb at your own pace between 12 noon and 4 pm the marvels of maritime construction - tools, skills and material wood, canvas - to be found at the C.Blunt's Boatyard, five generations of shipwrights have been making and repairing wooden boats at this location since 1858.

Is there anything more Australian than Vegemite and the Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book? Two speakers will discuss the history of these two food icons and the way they found a place in the Australian identity.

Step inside the oldest surviving Church in Bridgetown and former Methodist Church, constructed of local stone in a Federation Gothic style.

A guided History walk that delves into the history of early Bridgetown and the characters who lived here. At a special half price rate for the heritage festival.

Who knew that “Tea and Scones” would raise so much money over the last 100 years for community, state and international causes and how much the Country Women's Association has achieved 100 years by it's lobbying of Parliament on issues of concern to country people.

Join the Bridgetown Urban Sketchers (BUSkers) on Friday 21st April at the Bridgedale House Open Day to sketch your favourite view of the historic house and beautiful grounds.

Enjoy morning tea and lunch in the garden, served by CWA members in traditional attire using tested CWA recipes. Live music on the verandah. Open house.

Tender Care invites the community and visitors to the Bridgedale House Open Day on Friday 21st April. See inside the oldest building (1862) in Bridgetown and hear the stories of the past and present uses of the buildings and beautiful gardens.

Step Back in Time by taking a walk down Devon Road in Bassendean! These houses can't talk but their unique architecture and gardens speak volumes of an early 20th century streetscape.

Tharwa Bridge and de Salis Cemetery - Origin, Heritage and Conservation. This tour, led by Dr Peter Dowling, will begin at the Tharwa Bridge Reserve and follow the path to the de Salis Cemetery past Cuppacumbalong.

A visit which combines Australian history and a beautiful and significant garden!

Kingston Foreshore is not renowned for its gardens but there are plenty of parks and green spaces in the vicinity.

Discover the incredible stories of those magnificent men in their flying machines, as we approach the Centenary of Canberra’s original Aerodrome. Join heritage researcher Jane Goffman for an insider’s tour of the suburb’s many unsolved mysteries.

A butterfly roof, Besser blocks, crazy paving and cordylines! See them all and how California came to Canberra and developed its own local character in our domestic architecture, gardens and urban development.

A butterfly roof, Besser blocks, crazy paving and cordylines! This exhibition shows how California came to Canberra and developed its own local character in Hackett's domestic architecture, gardens and urban development.