Jay Family - Janet will talk on her descendent's who lived and worked in the local area.
Unanderra Migrant Hostel (First Commonwealth Hostel in the Illawarra) - Christine will talk on her experience growing up in the Hostel from 1955 to 1960.
Anzac Commemoration of 360 handmade poppies.

Join local historians from Cape Banks Family History Society to discover the fascinating history of Pioneer Park located within the grounds of Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.

Travel back in time to when Australia was part of Gondwanaland and to a land of dinosaurs. We'll learn about Australian dinosaurs and have a roaring good time being a paleontologist for the day. We'll be going on a bush walk to discover who were the dinosaurs that roamed Australia.

Muruwari artist, Virginia Keft, invites you to join her for a free drop-in weaving and yarning workshop. Weaving Connections is a free interactive weaving and yarning circle that supports cultural connection and builds understanding through collaborative weaving.

Held at the historic ES&A bank in Ascot Vale, join us for an exciting presentation about The Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network, hosted by English-Speaking Union grant winner and MMHN Chair, Dr Jackie Watts OAM and Michael O'Brien CSC.

On the land of the Wurundjeri people is the townships of Warrandyte. Travel back to the early days when Warrandyte was a thriving mining township which became a haven for orchardists, artists, architects, potters and people of many talents whose stories are shared here.

Led by local indigenous guides and Tilba Walks Heritage Walking Tours, this walk through Central Tilba incorporates Settlement histories and local Cultural heritage.

Experience a journey of tales & images of Bulli, the Black Diamond District Heart of Northern Illawarra's Dharawal land. From its pre European era, bypassed by Cook, whaling, coal mining & steam train days, to top surfing spot, of community activism in a Picket & Aboriginal Tent Embassy to 21st century.

Join local history expert Clive Baker and other guides from the Shire Military History Club and discover the interesting military and civilian people of the Shire now resting in Woronora Memorial Park. Select from three different tours throughout the festival period (join one or join them all).

Is history part of your DNA? Join a unique history tour of Macquarie Park Cemetery and enjoy refreshments in the onsite café.

Explore Sydney's hidden dark side with comedian-led tours. Delve into sinister history, convict brutality, Mardi Gras origins, and thrilling crimes. The walking tour ends at Circular Quay. Unearth the metropolis' forgotten tales.

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.