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Bones and Burial Boxes: Digging up the past at prison burial sites

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Uncover the hidden history of Melbourne’s prison burial sites in Bones & Burial Boxes: Digging Up the Past at Prison Burial Sites, a compelling exhibition that reveals the untold stories behind some of the city’s most infamous institutions. Through rare artefacts and groundbreaking archaeological discoveries, the exhibition illuminates a shadowy chapter of Melbourne’s past.

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Mrs Brown of Como – Unearthing a lesser known matriarch.

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Join this lighthearted look at Mrs Helen Brown of Como and discover the hidden influence Helen had on establishing Como as "the place to be" in the colonies.

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Waller House Open Day

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Immerse yourself in the lives of those who lived, created, loved, and lost in Waller House.

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En Plein Air at Gulf Station

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A day to celebrate art at Gulf Station and an opportunity for visitors to see the unique buildings and ground through the eyes of various local and regional artists.

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Walk on Country -Manemit/ Early Winter Walk 

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A walk on Country and Smoking Ceremony with culture carriers and knowledge holders.

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Letters From the Front – Sons of Williamstown

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Letters From the Front is a special spoken word event honouring these men with a presentation of some of the letters sent home to family and loved ones.

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What’s Under the Floorboards?

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See what kinds of bones, bottles and buttons have been hiding dormant under the floorboards of 80 Webb Street Fitzroy with a short talk and photo presentation by proud homeowner Eloise. The 1851 bluestone workers cottage has revealed old wallpapers, coins, china, glass, earthenware shards and small.

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Williamstown Cemetery – Convict Graves and Tales

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A guided walking tour around Williamstown Cemetery, one of Victoria’s oldest graveyards.

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AAADA Antique & Art Fair Melbourne

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Australia’s premier Antique & Art Fair, presented by the AAADA, featuring renowned industry leaders from across the country.

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Wangaratta – Let’s Remember

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Roll Up Roll Up ! Come and view treasures unearthed in our collection vaults at the Wangaratta Museum. A special weekend to view additional objects from our collection not usually on display. Morning refreshments included.

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Behind the Scenes Tours of the See Yup temple

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Opportunity to explore the behind the scenes recovery operations after the devastating fire at the heritage-listed See Yup temple

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The Alchemy of Gold – The Golden Transformation of Victoria

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The Alchemy of Gold is a special forum which brings together experts, historians and the community to explore how the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s reshaped the state.

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A Time Traveller’s Guide to Forbidden Places of Awe and Wonder in Australia

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In this illustrated presentation, geologist and author Marc Hendrickx brings a historical perspective to recent closures of bushwalking and climbing sites in Australia, including the Grampians, Mount Arapiles, Ayers Rock and Mount Warning.

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Behind the Scenes at the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria

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An exhibition of embroideries from branches across the state, historical books and tools on display. Tours of the building, with members demonstrating various crafts.

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Beneath the Surface

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Join me on a walking tour to explore parts of the city unearthed in recent and not so recent digs as we bring to light the stories told by the artefacts uncovered.

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Memories of the Golden Past

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Reimagine the past as you walk the old streets and discover the stories of the search for gold and appreciate the native bushland flora, enjoying morning and afternoon tea at the conclusion of the walk.

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Heritage guided walking tour of historic Spotswood

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Take a walking tour of Spotswood with a Hobsons Bay heritage guide to learn about the bold industrial era of the Pumping Station

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Melbourne Unearthed

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What was once on the sites throughout Melbourne's streets we may discover slices of early buildings...

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Heritage Fiesta

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Bendigo Heritage Attractions invites the community to delve into the rich history and culture that has shaped Bendigo. Explore the sites we maintain and operate, such as the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways, and the Bendigo Joss House Temple, all completely FREE.

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Nairm Marr Djambana: First Nations Cultural Workshops

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Culture Through Learning at Nairm Marr Djambana: where tradition meets education. Be guided around the beautiful gardens of Nairm Marr Djambana and learn about native plants and First Nations traditions.

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Altona Homestead Guided Tour 

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Enjoy a guided tour of Altona’s oldest residential building

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