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Mulberry Hill – Open Day

Langwarrin South, vic

A place of art, creativity and culture – visit Mulberry Hill the home of Daryl and Joan Lindsay – where the Australian literary classic Picnic at Hanging Rock was written.

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McCrae Homestead – Open Day

McCrae, vic

The McCrae Homestead, once home to artist Georgiana McCrae, offers an exceptional glimpse into domestic life in the 1840s. The homestead also houses the Burrell Gallery, which chronicles the story of a family's life on the Mornington Peninsula over 75 years.

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Mt Leura & Mt Sugarloaf Reserves

Camperdown, vic

Enjoy the extensive walking trails and visitor facilities of this 39ha volcanic reserve on the very edge of Camperdown. Nestled in the heart of the Nationally Significant Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Volcanic Complex - a nested maar - this site has been extensively revegetated since 1995.

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The Heights Heritage House & Garden – Open Day

Newtown, vic

Visit one of the largest surviving prefabricated houses in Victoria, situated in a flourishing garden setting.

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Barwon Grange – Open Days

Newtown, vic

The only survivor of a fashionable and picturesque mid-nineteenth century villa built along the Barwon River in Geelong.

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Murtoa Stick Shed Open Day

Murtoa, vic

The Murtoa Stick Shed, a former grain store with its 560 mountain ash poles "has to be seen to be believed" and is a testament to iconic Australian bush ingenuity and a symbol of the growth and strength of the Australian grains industry.

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Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church Heritage Day

Annandale, nsw

Free Organ Recitals at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Annandale Local History Walk at 1pm ($25)
Devonshire Teas in the Church Hall ($5)
Displays of local and church heritage in the Church Hall
Free church heritage talks at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

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QVWC Feminist Walking Tour

Carlton, vic

Discover the lost stories of the women that made Melbourne! Guided by QVWC's Feminist Historian, Barbara Wheeler, our 2.5 hour tour will cover 3 city sites including Victoria Trades Hall Council, St David's Hall at the Welsh Church and the QVWC where tour participants can enjoy a light lunch.

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Shrine Galleries Highlights Tour

Melbourne, vic

Uncover the hidden stories behind some of our most intriguing objects in this special gallery tour.

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Station Pier: Hear about the remarkable ‘backstory’ (or ‘understory’) of this Heritage listed Pier

Port Melbourne, vic

A rare opportunity to this State heritage-listed maritime infrastructure - Station Pier. Experts from Ports Victoria together with Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) will ‘unearth’ some fascinating insights into one of Australia’s largest timber piled wharf structures still in use today.

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Down the Burnt Clay Road

Horsham, vic

Unearth the treasures that only the privately owned Longerenong Homestead and district can give.

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Behind the Railway Workshop Doors

Queenscliff, vic

A guided tour around and inside four large railway objects undergoing restoration; a steam locomotive designed and built in Australia during WW2, a railway carriage built in 1879, a 1912 steam crane and a small Fordson tractor powered locomotive.

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Into the Guts of History

East Melbourne, vic

Venture underground to explore the blue stone foundations under the 150 years old church.

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Finding a Sporting Star and Other Stories

Apollo Bay, vic

Unearthed from the garage are the achievements of an Australian sporting star. On display at the Apollo Bay Museum is a collection of the medals, cups, and uniforms and highlights from the life ofa young man who represented Australia at Olympic, Commonwealth and other International diving events.

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Essendon Airport and its Place in the Evolution of Australian Civil Aviation

Essendon Fields Airport, vic

Display panels showing the history of Essendon Airport. Thirty-minute walking tours of the early sites on the airport will be available. 1950s aviation films will be screened. The Airways Museum will show how the ground organization that supports Australian civil aviation evolved.

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“Brilliant Brass” – the Hawthorn City Band

Camberwell, vic

Formed over 135 years ago, the award-winning Hawthorn City Band has a fascinating history which Lindsay Paterson will share; with the exciting addition of a short performance from the Auburn Brass.

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Uncovered!

Portland, vic

Explore some of the more quirky and interesting research projects the Portland Family History Group has unearthed!

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Wine – A never ending story. Unearthing the history of the Macedon Ranges Wine Region.

Macedon, vic

Duneira Estate welcomes David Ell, winemaker and founder of Mount Gisborne Wines as he unearths the history of the Macedon Ranges Wine Industry, whilst guests enjoy a tasting of local pinots and chardonnays.

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Take flight: the aviation history of Tocumwal

Cobram, vic

RAAF Station Tocumwal was the largest Australian air base during WW2, home to the mighty B24 Liberator Bomber. With over 100 years of aviation history in Tocumwal there are many fascinating tales. This session is being presented by the Tocumwal Aviation Museum, founded by Matt and Karen Henderson.

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Where did Hume and Hovell really terminate their expedition?

Avenel, vic

Author Lance Pritchard presents his research into the Hume and Hovell expedition focusing on the termination point at Port Phillip. His research involved very a detailed examination of primary evidence from Hovell's journal. Much of the material examined has been ignored by researchers in the past.

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Revealed – Stories from the Collection

Portland, vic

Enter into one of our most historic buildings to glimpse into our region's fascinating history and stories.

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