Learn tips on how to collate a cohesive family history from a pile of letters, documents, and photos.

Learn tips on how to collate a cohesive family history from a pile of letters, documents, and photos.

After travelling 1.5 million miles across the globe, the Polly Woodside now welcomes you aboard! Built in Belfast in 1885, the three-masted cargo vessel carried coal and wheat between England and South America. You can join the crew, come aboard for a tour of the ship and discover what life was like on a tall ship sailing the seven seas.

We’re surrounded by objects, but have you thought about how important these things are in your life? Do you have a few favourite things you absolutely can’t live without? What about others in your family? Are they important for what they do, or what they represent?

A special day of fun and discovery, families will get a taste of the migrant experiences that helped to shape modern Australia when they attend Children’s Day at Bonegilla Migrant Experience on Sunday, April 21.

Home of Artist Sir Daryl and Joan Lindsay, author of Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Witness the talent of ARIA-nominated, award-winning Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan and her band. Join us for this incredible concert where she will share stories, providing an understanding of Country and community.

McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria's oldest homesteads and is a physical reminder of the early pioneering life.

Shop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate

If you are just beginning your family history, maybe you have come up against some brick walls with a certain relative, or you want to research some people in the Casey Cardinia area, come along and our volunteers will assist you with your research enquiries.

Have you ever wondered where your family came from? Find out how to start your family history research today in our well-resourced Centre. We will give you a tour of our Resource Centre and a hands on session where you will discover something about your family heritage.

Have you ever wondered about DNA and how it can assist you in researching your family? Join our family history team, to learn what DNA is and how it works to assist you in locating those elusive family connections.

Polly Woodside is a tangible reminder of Australia’s rich maritime history.

Bring your favourite teddy to the village for a picnic lunch and a day filled with family friendly fun and entertainment.
Take teddy for a check-up at the Port Medical Office, make teddy a picnic outfit, and enjoy storytelling and live music.

Come along and hear from other group members sharing their knowledge and skills about Family Research in a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the experience of researchers from the Altona Laverton Historical Society.

Have you ever wandered past an old home and thought about who used to live there. Or passed by an historical building and wanted to know what business it used to be.

The exhibition 'Kerang's History in our Houses' will answer all your questions about historical homes and businesses in Kerang.

Explore the curiosities of Trove at the Cobram Library. Whether its fantastic family facts or hilarious historical hearsay you’ll find it on Trove. Staff will share with you some of the gems of this online archive and share some tips with you for researching your family or historical events.

Comfort, nostalgia, a genuine, wholesome and relaxed environment. warmth, country hospitality, craft, skills - all the things associated with the CWA including scones with jam and cream, peace, a yarn and warm cuppa...

Participants can look forward to either a morning or afternoon bus to and from the Homestead for some local history, entertainment, guided tours and refreshments. You will hear of the Homestead's history, enjoy beautiful refreshments and see the lovingly restored gardens and surrounds.

Enjoy a Mother’s Day morning or afternoon tea in the Museum Gallery & Museum of Karl & Slawa Horowitz-Duldig: a unique experience to view works of art and sculptures in an authentic domestic setting.

Enjoy a special viewing of Glen Eira City Council's new 'Historian For A Day: Local History Education Resources.'