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A Visit to Casey House and Gardens

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

Environmental Timescale: an English Garden (Weston Park ACT)

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Discover stories embedded within the landscape on this walking tour through the Weston Park English Garden. Explore the transformation of this landscape under the influence of pioneer horticulturist Thomas Charles George Weston between 1913 and 1926 within a 200-year journey through time.

Building the Federal Capital Commission Houses of Canberra

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FULL BUT YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST ON TRYBOOKING.
Tour both sides of the Lake in the comfort of a coach the early and now heritage listed precincts of Canberra.

Skirt-suits and suffragettes

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Canberra Fire Museum Open Days

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Come and visit the historic 1939 Forrest Fire Station. See more than 100 years of extraordinary firefighting history in the ACT. Discover astonishing stories from the firefighter’s perspective. Kids can get behind the wheel of our fire truck made for Canberra’s future firefighters.

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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A Visit to Casey House and Gardens

Yarralumla, act

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

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

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.

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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