Enjoy a tour of Rose Seidler House with Museums of History NSW curator Michael Lech, plus a rare peek at the Julian Rose House with Brian Seidler AM.
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For a special Mother’s Day treat, take an intriguing tour through historic Grossmann House and enjoy homemade delectables in the garden.
Fairy Escapades
Children will enjoy an enchanting theatre performance travelling through hidden nooks of the gardens with Fairy Lilly and other mischievous creatures.
Autumn House & Garden Inspections
One of our most popular events with insight into some of the Southern Highland's most beautiful private houses and gardens. Our three properties have been selected variously for their differences, heritage roots, uniqueness of character or their luxe attractiveness.
Ghost Night
Connect with the past on a candlelit tour of Old Government House, Parramatta and hear stories of strange happenings experienced by volunteers, staff and past guests.
Connect with the 1880s at Carisbrook Historic House Devonshire tea weekend
Carisbrook will be open during the Australian Heritage Festival on April 20th and 21th between 10am and 4pm.
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour through Carisbrook's 1880s rooms and Devonshire tea or coffee and cake in the sunny courtyard. The gardens are always a delight to wander through afterwards,
Connect with the 1880s at Carisbrook Historic House Devonshire tea weekend
Carisbrook will be open during the Australian Heritage Festival on May 18th and 19th between 10am and 4pm.
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour through Carisbrook's 1880s rooms and Devonshire tea or coffee and cake in the sunny courtyard. The gardens are always a delight to wander through afterwards
Swain Gardens Guided Walk
Join Joy Bryan, daughter of Mr Arthur Newling Swain and Council’s resident gardener Adam for a guided walk and talk through Swain Gardens, followed by a morning tea on the tennis lawn.
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Braidwood Country House & Garden Weekend
Visit an array of country gardens and historic houses in charming Braidwood. Situated in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, historic Braidwood is listed on the Register of the National Estate and was the first town to be listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Creepy Stories at Old Government House
Calling all ghost-busters in training! Join us on a special one-hour twilight candle-lit tour of the ground floor of Old Government House – a 222-year-old early Governors country residence known for some very strange happenings. Hear stories by volunteers, staff and guests!
Discover the History of Your House
Discover the history of your house at Ku-ring-gai Library by booking in for a one-on-one tutorial with our Local History Librarian.
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Connecting the Precinct
'The Balmain Observer' goes inside the Post Office and Court House and takes us on a tour of the original building before it was opened. Explaining in detail the fittings both upstairs and down. An amazing observation from over 100years ago.
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Cooerwull Open Day
Just two hours from Sydney, Cooerwull House will be open for one day only. Still owned by descendants of its builder, Scottish immigrant Andrew Brown, this suite of seven buildings dating from 1826 was once the headquarters of a grazing empire that ran to hundreds of thousands of acres.
Mahratta, Behind the Wall – Open House & Garden
Open House and Garden at Mahratta
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Twilight Tour of May Gibbs’ Nutcote
Enjoy twilight at May Gibbs' harbourside house in Neutral Bay.
Sutherland Shire Citizens’ Heritage Festival
There will be lots of variety with what the Sutherland Shire has to show to connect and preserve our history.
From Loftus, Sutherland, Kirawee, Gymea to Cronulla, Kurnell and The Royal National Park there will be something for everyone to see.
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Mothers’ Day Teas at Eryldene
Eryldene will be hosting its popular Mothers' Day Teas on the weekend of 11-12th May 2024. Treat Mum, Nana or that special loved one to morning or afternoon tea while relaxing in the beautifully serene garden of historic Eryldene.
Millpost: Back in time
Explore the historic property, Millpost, near Bungendore. See the remains of a 19th C limekiln; an ancient stone axe quarry; follow farm trails through hills; see a merino sheep farm and help celebrate the centenary of family custodianship of the property.
A Place Called Home Exhibition – Why heritage houses matter
A Place to Call Home: Why heritage houses matter. Artist Marta Madison presents a collection of watercolour paintings depicting Federation and Arts and Crafts style homes (circa 1880-1920), on display at Artspace @ The Concourse, Chatswood, 24 April-05 May 2024.
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Two Griffin open houses and guided walk
Take a guided walk in the Griffins’ Castlecrag and visit the interiors of two beautifully restored homes designed by Walter Burley Griffin.