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Cockman House: building craft

Woodvale, wa

Visit Wanneroo’s oldest standing house and learn about the lives of an early settler family. Enjoy building crafts and activities, follow the audio trail of James Cockman and his construction of the house, or bring a picnic and enjoy a lazy afternoon in the shady grounds. Fun for all ages!

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Connecting to the past through story writing with Josephine Taylor

Wanneroo, wa

Have you been wanting to connect with your past through story or memoir, but never quite got there? Get inspired and get writing in this enjoyable and practical three-part writing program with writer Josephine Taylor.

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Friday Flicks

Wanneroo, wa

Take a trip back in time with this wonderful movie collage of images, advertisement and film reels illustrating Wanneroo of yesteryear.

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Beyond the Scones – Celebrating the Centenary of CWA

Wanneroo, wa

Discover the important role the CWA has played in building and strengthening local communities for 100 years in this remarkable display at the Wanneroo Regional Museum.

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Noongar storytelling at Wanneroo Regional Museum

Wanneroo, wa

Join performer, teacher and storyteller Bec Garlett of Warlitj Productions for a lively hour of Noongar stories and language!

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Changemakers: A travelling exhibition from the Museum of Australian Democracy

Wanneroo, wa

This small but powerful exhibition draws on the history of textile banners as artefacts used for activism. It shows how ‘crafting’ – traditionally considered women’s work – can be used for political expression and social change.

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Changemakers workshop with Taj Fitzpatrick

Wanneroo, wa

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to take part in a creative and interactive session of banner-making led by Tal Fitzpatrick, a renowned artist specializing in craftivism.

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HeirLOOMS at Buckingham House

Wanneroo, wa

Step back in time and join in the fun at Buckingham House with crafts, scavenger hunts and more!

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Writing Your Family History

Joondalup, wa

Have you considered writing about your family's history but not known where to start? Find out how to turn facts and memories into a story that your family can treasure for generations.

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Visible mending at the Girrawheen Hub

Girrawheen, wa

Mending is a time-honoured tradition around the world; and visible mending is a skill that can transform your clothing! Join us for a relaxing and fun visible mending workshop with Elise Hinkley from Hoop Hoop Hooray!

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Visit the Mount Flora Regional Museum

Watermans Bay, wa

Explore Mount Flora Regional Museum and immerse yourself in the City of Stirling’s amazing stories! Go on a self-guided tour of our unique heritage collections, view photographs from yesteryear and peek into vintage rooms to see how people used to live and work.

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World Heritage Day: Intergenerational Storytime at Karrinyup Library

Karrinyup, wa

Bring the family along to Stirling Libraries – Karrinyup and celebrate World Heritage Day at our intergenerational storytime! Create special memories with your grandchildren, learn about different objects from the past, sing new and traditional nursery rhymes, and listen to captivating stories.

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Margaret Forrest, A Premier Position – author talk by Chris Holyday

Karrinyup, wa

Join local author Chris Holyday at Stirling Libraries – Karrinyup to hear about Margaret Forrest’s fascinating life! The story of Margaret's life helps to integrate Westralian and National history, as well as draws attention to the conspicuous lack of female portraits in Australian historiography.

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Great Australian Stories

Clarkson, wa

Australia has a rich tradition of storytelling that reflects our unique history and experience. In celebration of the Australian Heritage Festival 2024, we invite you to join us, as we wander in story from bush track to spooky hollow with renowned folklorist and author, Graham Seal.

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Upcycled Artistry with Elisa

Clarkson, wa

Laughter and tears around the kitchen table. Grandma’s wedding chest. Our furniture can connect us to special memories. By restoring these old pieces, those connections can continue. Join Elisa from Sparkling Restorations as we learn how to revive old furniture using creative techniques.

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Let’s Talk: Connections via air, sea, and land

Whiteman, wa

Go on a voyage of discovery at Revolutions Transport Museum with our series of short talks. Focusing on objects from the Whiteman Collection, the talks will explore how humans form connections via air, sea, and land.

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ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cottage 2024

Mount Hawthorn, wa

ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cottage is an evocative event held at the first World War 1 memorial built in Western Australia. Highlighted with a ceremony at sunset, the event is family and community based with information and activities for all to commemorate this important day in the Australian calendar.

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Close to Home

Leederville, wa

Local Vincent artist Olive Cheng explores some local places close to her heart in her latest series Close to Home. The collection of 25 odd wood burnt portraits of sites within the City of Vincent will be on display in a special exhibition at the City's Local History Centre.

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Beaufort Street ANZACS presented by the Mount Lawley Society

Inglewood, wa

Take a trip down historic Beaufort Street and come along to a presentation by the Mount Lawley Society where you will learn about local ANZACs who lived in the Inglewood/Mount Lawley area. The presentation will be followed by a morning tea.

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Vantage Points – A rare chance to experience three extraordinary paintings of the Swan River in the Janet Holmes à Court Collection

West Perth, wa

Go behind the scenes at the Janet Holmes à Court Collection for an intimate, guided viewing of three remarkable views of the Swan River.

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“Weaving the Threads – Stronger Family History Connections”

Bayswater, wa

FamilyHistoryWA (FHWA) knows the challenges when researching your ancestral stories. 'Open House' week offers featured talks, & skilled support from our volunteers to assist with research tools & techniques to help connect elusive threads, to make your family story tapestry strong & rich in detail.

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