Join us on a special family-friendly twilight tour of the ground floor of Old Government House – a 222-year-old early Governors country residence known for some very strange happenings.

Join experienced tour guide and heritage tourism specialist, Kerima-Gae, on a fully guided tour by mini-bus, which can access narrow streets and lane ways, where she will 'unearth' a wealth of Parramatta's 'historical gems'.

Discover incredible history and explore beautifully restored heritage-listed buildings at Parramatta North. Heritage Day offers a fantastic free day out for the whole family with live music, great food, market stalls, and children's activities.

Hear the stories of the famous and sometimes forgotten 17 women - the wives, daughters, nieces, cousins and mistresses associated with the first 10 Governors of the Colony.

Take a journey through time from swimming at Little Coogee on the river to Lake Parramatta and the development of Public Baths and Pools.
The social changes will be explored as well as the story and history of public pools in Parramatta.

What was Parramatta like in 1839 ? Why was Parramatta Town marked out ?
Were other towns marked out in a similar fashion ?
What and where were these markers ?
Come along and hear about the systems implemented by Governors, particularly in Parramatta.

Norman Lindsay Gallery celebrates its classic heritage with a vintage fair. The gallery grounds will come alive with vintage stalls and displays, and Antiques Roadshow will be onsite to value your vintage treasures.

Pressing Desires offers an intimate look at how Norman Lindsay's devotion to his craft allowed him to create works of art that embody both the technical brilliance and emotional depth of his era, inviting viewers to reflect on the timeless human experience of love and desire.

Lively power-point presentation that takes you on a journey 'unearthing' intriguing stories from beyond the graves of many that lie within Parramatta's seven historic cemeteries.

Have you ever wondered who designed the Parramatta weir under the Bernie Banton Bridge and when it was built? Trawling through the available records 'unearthed' a surprise result of a relatively forgotten colonial character during the Macquarie period.

'Unearthing' momentous local and world achievements brought about by the brilliance of surveyors whose talents and excellence have left the world with a magnificent collection of landmarks and discoveries.

Celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival with a guided tour of Elizabeth Farm, Hambledon Cottage and Experiment Farm Cottage.  

Come and enjoy an afternoon of fascinating stories and interesting tales that will be unearthed from the St Patrick's Cemetery. The cemetery is rich in history, being among the oldest in Australia and houses the St Francis Chapel which is the oldest existing mortuary chapel in Australia.

With ever expanding displays and gardens, Bella Vista Farm is an atmospheric heritage farm complex set in a twenty hectare park and located in the geographic centre of Sydney.

Unearth the Shire's History by visiting the Museum. Can you match the modern day photos to what was there before? FREE ENTRY.
Unearth a treasure at the bric-a-brac stall
Unearth a 'sweet treat' and relax over a cuppa using vintage crockery.

Do you have a story to share about living in Georges River? As part of the Australian Heritage Festival we’re inviting you and your families to learn how to document your own oral histories and add to our local studies collections.

What is the history behind the old Tudor style house at 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville?
Join us during the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival to discover the history and uses of this amazing building in one of our tours.

Wollongong City Libraries are partnering with local photographer Ruth Barbato to host the exhibition ‘We are Kin’. Through photos and the spoken word, the exhibition explores the power of connection – how kinship can grow from starting conversations with strangers.

Step back in time viewing local 1950’s Surf Carnivals, Queen’s Coronation Celebration Parades and some local soccer games from an original 8mm projector. You may see yourself or someone you know!

A tour looking at the symbols on the headstones in the graveyard established in 1848. and the messages they convey.

Join us for the Unearthed Stories Evening, and uncover strange, spooky, and magical tales of the past through objects and stories from the Georges River Libraries and Hurstville Museum & Gallery collections.

Step into the Unearthed Exhibition and discover untold and forgotten stories of Georges River. This free exhibition showcases lesser-known histories and untold stories, through photos, posters, and newspaper articles from the Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

Experience life during the Victorian era in one of the oldest homes in the St George District. The State heritage-listed building is home to a wonderful collection of fine antiques and period objects. Enjoy Devonshire Tea on the back verandah with views of Botany Bay.

Why fly to the UK? You can see a rare intact example of a large Edwardian private residential estate, in Sydney, on our Open Day. The Yaralla Estate was developed by the Walker family between 1848 and 1937 as a farm, pleasure garden, residence and one of Sydney’s premiere social destinations.

St Matthews Anglican Parish Windsor and the Hawkesbury community proudly celebrating the Bicentennial of the Frances Greenway - William Cox built Rectory and Stables.

Church service, open house, continuous Devonshire tea in the gardens, talks on the history by noted historians.

In response to the increasingly chaotic situation of world politics & climate change, the Friends of the Hawkesbury art community & Regional Gallery Inc. presents an exhibition of 19th & 20th Century images portraying a collective calmness, from the celestial to marine, landscapes and domesticity.

Unearth the history of the Chinese Market Gardens in Ryde in the late 19th and early 20th centuries! This bilingual event in English and Mandarin will explore the history of the Chinese gardeners and market gardens in the City of Ryde in its early days.

Meet the Author and hear his account of researching his book, and his account of the circumstances prevailing in the early years of settlement.

Visit the graves of some of our earlier residents, hear their stories, learn their histories. Tours will be virtual and actual. Visit the grave of Granny Smith, creator of the Granny Smith apple and other interesting people. Learn about their lives, and their deaths.

Simon Reich, the award winning podcast creator and film maker, has used his own father's connection to the Bonegilla reception and training centre, which was Australia's version of America's Ellis Island, to create this multi media presentation including live music.

Join us for the much-anticipated book launch of the heritage publication, The Mysterious Disappearance of The Grosvenor - Summer Hill's Lost Movie Palaces. The Astonishing True Story of Summer Hill’s Colossal Lost Movie Palace.

If the surname rings a bell, it should—the poet Henry Lawson is a name many of us know. But the real trailblazer in the family was his mother, Louisa Lawson (1848-1920). Louisa was an Australian poet, farmer, writer, publisher, suffragist, and feminist and a long-time Marrickville resident.

Be inspired by a colourful collection of student art exploring reconciliation and reflecting upon Country and its stories, on display at Everglades House & Gardens.

Lorraine Brownlee's vibrant prints of native Australian plants and birds will be exhibited in the Everglades Gallery for the duration of the Easter school holidays.

Join artist Patrick Shirvington for a morning of drawing in the surrounds of the 'Hut of Happy Omen' Ahimsa. Continuing Marie Byles legacy of connection to the natural world. Patrick is a well known artist / illustrator, with his work focusing on the natural world.

Hear about the men who enlisted from Callan Park – and those who returned shell-shocked to convalesce here. Roslyn Burge, author of "Callan Park's Veterans: A Century of Connections" will speak about veterans at Callan Park and the significance of Callan Park’s two War Memorials.

The Thornleigh Zig Zag Railway was an engineering marvel that helped build the Great Northern Railway in the 1880s. Unearth local history buried under suburban streets in Sydney’s north with a 90-minute tour tracing the route from the station, past bushland and into an historic old quarry, this May.

Discover the thrilling worlds of palaeontology and archaeology as experts come together to share their field adventures, uncovering both shared insights and key differences. Engage directly with them through live Q&A, and dive deep into these captivating sciences that reveal Earth's history.