The only surviving example of the many fashionable river front residences built along the Barwon River during the 1850s and 1860s for the wealthy of Geelong.
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The Heights Heritage Home & Garden Open Day
Prefabricated in Hamburg, Germany, the Heights was erected in 1854 and is the largest dwelling of its kind in Victoria.
Geelong Gallery: 128-year history
Drop-in for a special guided tour facilitated by Gallery Volunteer Guides and delve into the rich 128-year history of Geelong Gallery, one of the oldest regional art galleries in Australia.
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Cultural Bridges: Celebrating four decades of Pako Festa
Celebrate four decades of Victoria's largest free multicultural street party, Pako Festa through an archive of photographs, objects and stories.
Up Close with the Collection: In the Anzac Spirit
An exclusive behind the scenes tour of the National Wool Museum Anzac Collection.
Dennys Lascelles Woolstore Architecture Tour
Join us for guided tour through the bluestone jewel box that is home to the National Wool Museum.
History Alive! Geelong Eastern Cemetery Tour
Take a guided walking tour into the past at the Geelong Eastern Cemetery.
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Geelong’s Remarkable Gardens
Geelong Botanic Gardens, established in 1851, is the fourth oldest botanic garden in Australia. The first curators were avid plant collectors and many of the splendid trees they planted now have heritage status. Several historic structures have also found a home here, including some 'curiosities'.
Echoes Across Time: Come & Connect with Osborne House
Advocating for the future of heritage listed Osborne House has long been a project of the Osborne Park Association. We invite community members to wander the grounds, learn some of the magnificent history of the property and discover what drives our passion.
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Lara From Settlement To Today
Come see the swaggie in his little hut and see Lara from earliest times to discover life as it was. Our displays are located in an old, restored limestone building formerly the Lara Bank Hotel which sits proudly on the corner of Forest Road and Canterbury Road West in Lara.
Walking, Talking History in the Bellarine
Celebrate our National Trust classified Museum and the local history of the Bellarine. Learn its stories with a guided walk in Drysdale and self-drive tours of Drysdale and Portarlington. Attend a mystery history talk at the Museum and view our latest exhibitions. Music, Devonshire tea, Quiz with prizes.
Queenscliffe Historical Museum Talk: Exploring William Buckley through the eye of the artist David Beaumont
Visitors to the historic towns of Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale will enjoy a one-hour talk from local renowned artist David Beaumont on his exploration of ‘wild white man’ William Buckley (1776-1856) through the artist’s eye. Visitors can mingle with Museum members at morning tea and visit the Museum.
Barwon Park Open Day
Barwon Park is an authentic bluestone mansion and stables set in a sweeping rural landscape.
Avro Anson Restoration Project
Come and take a guided tour of the restoration of an Avro Anson, our latest project at the B-24 Liberator Memorial Australia museum in Werribee. Learn how the Anson's history connects us to Australia's World War II aviation history.
Hume and Hovell Expedition Termination
At this event we will be discussing the termination point of the Hume and Hovell expedition of 1824-5 with particular emphasis on the three days prior to reaching Port Phillip and the first three days of their return journey.
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A Different Game
A unique look into the early history of Australian football in Meredith and it’s surrounding areas, and it’s immersion within those local communities. Local greats include the first player to play 300 games, Geelong and South Melbourne star Peter “The Great” Burns.