Join us for a fun afternoon as we go back in time and learn some interesting facts from Yesteryear.

Guided bus tours (1 morning and 1 afternoon) of the nine remaining historical cottages of Rhyll where the stories of the original residents will be shared with the participants. Morning or afternoon tea will be provided.

Get up close and personal with all things dinosaurs. If your child loves dinosaurs, this is the ultimate school holiday adventure show that is both exciting and educational. Full of dinosaurs, displays, fossils, an erupting volcano and activities to keep your kids busy, busy, busy.

CWA - Scones, Craft and Stories.

What is more CWA than our scones and craft?

Coma along to the Benalla CWA during the Australian Heritage Festival and experience our well loved scones, hospitality and craft.
Enjoy what we have to offer and speak with our members about their experiences.

Some museum objects seem to be asleep in our storage rooms. They are like secret agents.
From the extensive array of objects collected over the past 55 years, this exhibition presents more than 150 secret agents. Their undercover identities slept in our store, preserved by our Society.

Discover Fleet Street Heritage and learn more about its incredible history and beautifully restored buildings. Enjoy free guided walking tours and plenty of family friendly activities like live music, great food and children's activities.

Learn new skills and hear stories of local history, botany, geology and culture in a series of half and full-day sketching workshops. Faye Wilson will you through the various techniques and methods you will need to capture the raw, natural beauty of Everglades House & Gardens.

Get ready to explore behind the scenes at the Museums of History NSW with our Mint open day. Come and explore the heritage site, see the collections close up, hear from experts on a range of fascinating topics, take a behind-the-scenes tour and relax with good food and coffee.

Ku-ring-gai Council presents a program of events for the Australian Heritage Festival which explores the rich history of the Ku-ring-gai and celebrates our Indigenous, natural, built and cultural heritage.

Discover the largest collection of records relating to the history of NSW in our Open Day: Western Sydney Records Centre, housing the State Archives Collection. Come see the collections close up, hear from experts on a range of fascinating topics, take a behind-the-scenes tour and more.

Opened in 1925 the Soldier's Memorial is impressive at over 20 metres high and constructed of local stone. A viewing platform provides spectacular views over the city surrounds. The exhibition features objects and related materials that explore the diversity of local stories and memories of WW2.

Explore the history of the Parramatta River over its centuries of use as a transport route and food source, and as a site for colonial houses, industrialisation and recreation, and become involved with the campaign to make the River swimmable again.

Your presenter will reveal some surprises in detailing the historic associations of many properties as you stroll along this street, the people and enterprises which made their mark over most of the last 200 years.

Ever wondered what the business “Bridgetown Pottery – Restaurant” was all about? Step into our time warp and unlock the mystery of this iconic business name.

The Past the Post racing exhibition is a collection of stories and memorabilia relating to the horse racing history of the Meander Valley. Over many years, racing at Deloraine has witnessed heroics, greatness, humour and tragedy. Come along to the exhibition and learn about this fascinating era.

Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of historic Lindesay at Darling Point.

Many a body has washed up on the shores of Sydney Harbour over the last 235 years. In this talk you will hear the dark stories of horrifying murders committed on our fair harbour. Over a glass of wine, you will hear the details, investigate the evidence and consider the court proceedings.

Explore the story of food on the banks of the Hawkesbury River with Max Burns-McRuvie. Native tea tasting and stories of the colonial menu; walk alongside heritage remains of Gov. Darling’s great routes from Sydney to the Hunter; visit Mill Creek tidal mill site, and Trollops reach.

A workshop to discuss Subiaco’s rich heritage of stained glass and how you can nominate your home to be professionally photographed.

Guided walk will include stories of this Wadawurrung country and its people, as well as the historic structures and ancient trees in Geelong Botanic Gardens.