St Joseph’s Convent Perthville is celebrating 150 years of service to the community. Enjoy a visit to this historic Heritage Centre. Begin with a cuppa in the Sisters’ dining room and take the historic tour of the Centre.

Author Anne Hutchison is back with a new book and fresh insights into researching and writing about historical lives.

Come and hear the stories of Keppel Street, its people, and the influence of the railway with Kim Bagot-Hiller.
Complimentary glass of wine on arrival.

Before the Federation Convention of 1896, held in Bathurst, political debate was taking
place, influenced by the discussions of the day.

Few companies in Bathurst have left a lasting gift to the community, The Bathurst Masonic
Hall Company is one that has.

Saturday 11 November, 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon.

Historical Talk - Ida Lee, an early Historian

Join members of the Bathurst Family History Group in a wander around a section of Bathurst
General Cemetery.

How did we honour and commemorate persons and events of prominence or importance
before the humble certificate?

What stories can a bird egg collection tell? When you peer beneath the shell there are
fascinating stories of what our world was like 100 years ago, what is gone, and what remains.

Explore the design and history of the cathedral and its associated buildings and places.

This is an audio-visual presentation by car and bike enthusiast Geoff Fry.

Celebrate over 200 years of Australian rare trades and crafts at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail. Bathurst will celebrate over 200 years of its rich history, paying homage to the trades and traditions that have helped shape the region.

This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial
Carillon, explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of
the instrument from within the clavier room.

Ever wanted to be one of the first to investigate a haunted location? Are you brave enough to step into a place that’s been off-limits to the public after dark?

The biannual Festival of Bells is centred around the recently upgraded - and now world-class
Bathurst War Memorial Carillon.

Proclamation Day celebrates the shared history of Bathurst, with the Wiradjuri people
and wider Bathurst community.

Officially gazetted in 1851, Rockley is listed by the National Trust as an Historic Village. This guided walking tour commences with a short talk in Stevens Park followed by a gentle stroll around the village.

A Sunday Drive in the Country - Mount David Village - back by popular demand! Visit the small historic village of Mount David, situated in the Oberon LGA.

The story of the famous grandson, Ben Chifley is known but, where did it all begin?
Bring a chair and a picnic and listen to the story of Patrick and the Chifleys of Limekilns.

Tour with Gary Waller (G&C Waller Builders) as he explains the vernacular construction and progression of change to this pioneer group of buildings. See the stone well, early gravesites, rare wattle & daub, lime slaking, shingle splitting demonstrations and hear the rich history of this property.