Enquiring Minds will delve into the eighteenth and nineteenth century voyages of discovery which combined the exploration of the great southern land with scientific advances in navigation, astronomy, mapping, and botanical collecting.

Join the Old Government House Curator, Anna Ridley, on the fourth Thursday of the month for a behind the scenes peek at Enquiring Minds.

OBJECTS OF MEMORY is a special exhibition celebrating the bicentenary of the Parramatta Female Factory Institutions Precinct. Presented by the Parramatta Female Factory Precinct Inc, OBJECTS OF MEMORY explores the human experience of institutionalisation and its legacies in the present day.

The Parramatta Female Factory Friends will be holding an Open Day to showcase the Factory which is celebrating a bicentennial. Share in the activities we carry out to support the preservation of this important historic, National Heritage-listed site in the quest for World Heritage.

Parramatta through an Artist's Eyes

Parramatta is where it's at when it comes to archaeology. Major redevelopment in the City means plenty of archaeological activity.

Explore an archaeological site within the CBD of Parramatta and be amazed by its finds.

Discover the intriguing history & significant sites of Parramatta on a relaxed coach tour.
This relaxed coach tour visits a wide range of sites, including the Female Orphan School, Elizabeth Farm and World Heritage listed Parramatta Park, Parramatta Female Factory and Lake Parramatta.

The third in a series of three stand-alone, evocative and intriguing power point ‘Talking Tombstone’ presentations which demonstrate that cemeteries are not ‘Dead Centres’ and echo the importance of keeping our cemeteries and their stories ‘alive’ for future generations.

The second in a series of three stand-alone, evocative and intriguing power point ‘Talking Tombstone’ presentations which demonstrate that cemeteries are not ‘Dead Centres’ and echo the importance of keeping our cemeteries and their stories ‘alive’ for future generations.

The first in a series of three stand-alone, evocative and intriguing power point ‘Talking Tombstone’ presentations which demonstrate that cemeteries are not ‘Dead Centres’ and echo the importance of keeping our cemeteries and their stories ‘alive’ for future generations.

A talk about Edward Macarthur

A talk on looking beyond the obvious by Judith Dunn OAM.

This is a day to learn of the fascinating story of Australia’s oldest church, Ebenezer Church. Do you know about the eight families who arrived together in 1802 on the ship 'The Coromandel' and settled with seven other families on the Hawkesbury River at Ebenezer, becoming successful farmers and building the church in 1809?

This a day when you can learn more about the fascinating story of Australia’s oldest church, Ebenezer Church, about pioneers such as Andrew Johnston, the architect and builder of the church, John Grono who was a ship-builder, sea captain, explorer, sealer and a farmer.

SHOWING AN EARLIER ERA OF SYDNEY'S URBAN TRANSPORT.
Visitors can enjoy a large display of trams and photographs plus have an opportunity to ride trams.

Hop on this special vintage bus linking Heritage Festival events in the Sutherland area.

Visit historic Willandra House, see the history of the Ryde District on display and help to preserve your history in the District by bringing your family, school, house or event photos along.

Join us for guided walks along Bungoona Path in The Royal National Park to Bungoona Lookout.

This is the little known story of a visiting Russian choir that defected in about 1920 and settled on parts of NSW including Dural where descendants still live.

Join us for a panel discussion on local heritage management and heritage policy management using the principles of the Burra Charter

Has Asquith ever been a part of your life?
If so this event is for you: a pre-publication preview of a comprehensive history of the suburb of Asquith.
Do you know something the author has missed? Come and meet him and check; it's not too late to add an addendum.

Dr Sarah De Nardi presents an interactive digital heritage mapping workshop to explore ideas around heritage.

Join Andrew Nimmo from lahznimmo architects for a presentation and discussion on modern approaches to the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and the process of reimaging the recently updated Haberfield Library and Community Rooms situated in the Model Garden Suburb.