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Unearthed – Forgotten People and Places

Queanbeyan, nsw

Forgotten people and places: There are stories of Queanbeyn's past and present with many lost over time. The Unearthed Heritage walk is aimed at revealing the lesser-known stories of the town including Irishtown, boom and mills, weir vision, bridging the gap, Lazarus and growing of cabbages.

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Watercolour Vistas – H.G. Lloyd’s Historic Landscapes

Queanbeyan, nsw

This exhibition features the watercolour sketchbook of Henry Grant Lloyd, who travelled extensively through NSW and beyond, in the 1860’s and 70’s. He captured landscape scenes in watercolour of the regions he visited, which are now historically significant.

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Barton from Telopea Park Heritage Walk

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FULL BUT YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST ON TRYBOOKING.
Visit Barton to discover the rich history of some of Canberra’s earliest office, residential and transport developments, places of worship, parks and recreation areas, as well as relics of native grasslands that have survived European settlement.

Skirt-suits and suffragettes

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Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.

Walking Canberra’s Griffin Weston Forest Trail – talk cancelled

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Hear from Trevor Lipscombe, author of this new guide, Walking Canberra's Griffin Weston Forest Trail. The Trail adds an exciting new dimension to Australia's National Capital, a unique city in a landscape.

A Visit to Casey House and Gardens

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STOP PRESS! Late addition to the National Trust's Heritage Festival events.

Acton Peninsula Heritage Walk

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Join this fascinating walk back in time to visit the site of Canberra’s first European occupation in 1824, and to explore the Acton Conservation Area. Acton peninsula is not only the birthplace of Canberra, its veritable Sydney Cove, but also where it grew up.

Tuggeranong Homestead Open Day

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Discover the rich history of Tuggeranong Homestead, a landmark that tells captivating stories from Indigenous heritage to convict connections and pastoral life.

Milky Way Photography Workshop

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Join award-winning photographer Ari Rex for a magical Milky Way photography workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, start with a hands-on introduction before heading outside to capture the stunning Milky Way core. Don’t miss this unforgettable stargazing and photography experience under the stars!

NCDC Unearthed: architecture and landscape

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Please join us at our opening night event for ‘NCDC Unearthed: architecture and landscape’ on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 5-7pm to read and see an exhibition of drawings, models, and maps, and to share your personal recollections of NCDC developments in Canberra.

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Straight Line Border Heritage Walk

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Join former deputy Surveyor-General Ron Jarman on one of the most walkable parts of our border.

Rock Valley Homestead and Gardens

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FULL BUT YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST ON TRYBOOKING.
Visit to Rock Valley Homestead and Gardens in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve with hosts, Tidbinbilla Pioneers Association.

A Visit to Casey House and Gardens

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Casey House is tucked quietly away at the end of Rhodes Place, Yarralumla, next to the South African High Commission. It was built in 1939 amid much controversy. At that time no Government ministers lived in Canberra. Its original purpose was to house the Treasurer of the time, Richard Gardiner

Skirt-suits and suffragettes

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Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour from National Archives and then across the National Triangle. Join us on our exciting new walking tour, Skirt-suits and Suffragettes! Starting at the National Archives of Australia, you’ll explore records held in the collection. learning

Watercolour Vistas – H.G. Lloyd’s Historic Landscapes

Queanbeyan, nsw

This exhibition at the historic Rusten House Art Centre, features the watercolour sketchbook of Henry Grant Lloyd, who travelled extensively through NSW and beyond, in the 1860’s and 70’s. He captured landscape scenes in watercolour of the regions he visited, which are now historically significant. To accompany the sketchbook, a

Barton from Telopea Park Heritage Walk

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WALK 1 IS BOOKED OUT – PUT YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST ON TRYBOOKING; WALK 2 IS STILL AVAILABLE Barton is a large and full of the history so there will be two walks to discover the part it has played in the development of Canberra. This is Walk

Rock Valley Homestead and Gardens

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Rock Valley Homestead was built in 1895 by George Green for his family. Self-sufficiency was essential to the colonial settlers. The orchard boasted 74 trees in 1897. Paddocks were fenced and crops included the more unusual offerings of walnuts, maize, chestnuts and even sugar cane. There were sheep, chickens, dairy

Acton Peninsula Heritage Walk

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Acton peninsula is not only the birthplace of Canberra, its veritable Sydney Cove, but also where it grew up. From 1911, the detailed planning and construction of the national capital was orchestrated from Acton until the 1940s. Explore the sites of early buildings and find out about the public servants

Walking Canberra’s Griffin Weston Forest Trail – talk cancelled

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Walkers see Canberra from above, through forest all the way, as they discover more about its fascinating history. The 30 km Trail can be walked in four half day stages. Trevor will share his experiences of designing the Trail, and of walking the Trail

Straight Line Border Heritage Walk

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Completed in 1911, this section begins at Mt Coree running through to One Tree Hill. We will just traverse a small section in Dunlop and unearth a border marker. Learn about the challenges faced by surveyors last century and today. Bookings will open on 18 March.

Unearthed – Forgotten People and Places

Queanbeyan, nsw

A walk along the Queanbeyan River is not just a good walk or run it is a trip back in time when the court house and prison was described as a “chookhouse”, flour mills lined the river bank, and market gardens flanked both sides before high rises grew out of

Tuggeranong Homestead Open Day

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OPEN DAY – SATURDAY 3 MAY 10 AM TO 3 PM Tuggeranong Homestead has played a pivotal role in establishing the National Capital and hosted Dr. Charles Bean while he wrote the Official History of Australia’s involvement in World War One. Enjoy performances, collections on display, viewing the homestead and

Milky Way Photography Workshop

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Unlock the secrets of Milky Way photography with award-winning photographer Ari Rex. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers expert guidance and an unforgettable stargazing experience. Start with a hands-on introduction, then step outside to capture the breathtaking Milky Way core as it rises.

NCDC Unearthed: architecture and landscape

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This exhibition compiles research on significant architectural objects and landscape places designed by the NCDC from 1958 to 1988. It demonstrates how the NCDC’s ‘total design’ philosophy forged a sense of place, and unearths the overlooked, and the lost projects from the period. Through writing, drawing, models, and maps, it

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