Take a guided tour of the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum's fossil gallery and learn about the 3+ billion year history of Australia. Tour is free with entry.
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Bush Tucker Tour
Join a First Nations guide from Bush to Bowl for a fascinating two-hour guided walk-through Centennial Parklands, exploring the rich history and traditional uses of native plants. Learn how these plants have sustained First Nations people for generations and hear cultural stories.

Pylons, Parks and Poetry
Explore the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s past with Frank Johnson, former Chair of Engineering Heritage Sydney.

DO YOU KNOW DINOSAURS?
Take a guided tour of the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum fossil gallery learn about dinosaurs and other reptiles which ruled the Mesozoic. Free with museum entry.
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Hyde Park: A Story of Lawless Beauty
By day, Hyde Park is a peaceful retreat, but by night, it was once a haven for gangsters, radicals, killers and outcasts. Join historian Elliot Lindsay on a journey through 200 years of crime, scandal, and intrigue in Sydney’s oldest park. Step into the past and uncover its darkest secrets.

Unearthed Exhibition
Step into the Unearthed Exhibition and discover untold and forgotten stories of Georges River. This free exhibition showcases lesser-known histories and untold stories, through photos, posters, and newspaper articles from the Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.
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1839 Parramatta and its Boundaries
What was Parramatta like in 1839 ? Why was Parramatta Town marked out ?
Were other towns marked out in a similar fashion ?
What and where were these markers ?
Come along and hear about the systems implemented by Governors, particularly in Parramatta.

Maitland’s True Crime Tour
Explore Australia’s dark history with Dark Stories! Walk the same streets where crime and mystery unfolded, and experience gripping tales from the past. Join a tour and uncover hidden secrets!

QVB History Tour
The QVB History Tour takes you on a journey to uncover a story of resilience, culture, and progress as you explore one of Sydney's most iconic historical buildings. Built in 1898 as a monument to the long reigning monarch, you will learn about the Queen Victoria Building's creation, near destruction and modern day preservation.
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Leonora-Gwalia Unearthed
Come & hear the stories unearthed from this unique region of the Northern Goldfields. Families brought together across the miles from Europe to the Goldfields. Some then split apart by mining accidents, perishing, war & death. Heartache & music, sly-grog shops & spaghetti eating competitions.
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Touring the old Tudor House in MacMahon Street
What is the history behind the old Tudor style house at 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville?
Join us during the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival to discover the history and uses of this amazing building in one of our tours.

Unearthed Stories Evening
Join us for the Unearthed Stories Evening, and uncover strange, spooky, and magical tales of the past through objects and stories from the Georges River Libraries and Hurstville Museum & Gallery collections.
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The History of Swimming Places in Parramatta
Take a journey through time from swimming at Little Coogee on the river to Lake Parramatta and the development of Public Baths and Pools.
The social changes will be explored as well as the story and history of public pools in Parramatta.

Muttama Hall Centenary Weekend
The Muttama Hall is unique in spirit and history. It was built after World War 1 to provide a venue for meetings, social and commemorative events. The Muttama Hall is a registered war memorial, as are its Roll of Honour Boards. Recent grants have enabled the hall much needed restoration.

Unearthing Oral Histories
Do you have a story to share about living in Georges River? As part of the Australian Heritage Festival we’re inviting you and your families to learn how to document your own oral histories and add to our local studies collections.
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Playing their Part – The Women behind the Governors, 1788-1855
Hear the stories of the famous and sometimes forgotten 17 women - the wives, daughters, nieces, cousins and mistresses associated with the first 10 Governors of the Colony.

Heritage Day at Parramatta North
Discover incredible history and explore beautifully restored heritage-listed buildings at Parramatta North. Heritage Day offers a fantastic free day out for the whole family with live music, great food, market stalls, and children's activities.
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Fashionable Silhouettes Exhibition
Explore fashionable silhouettes from the National Trust NSW collection, from a 1740s yellow silk gown, through the bustle era and leg-of-mutton sleeves to the mini dresses of the 1960s. This exhibition celebrates statement sleeves, striking skirts, and the undergarments that helped to create them.

GRAVEYARDS MATTER: PERTHVILLE UNITING CHURCH CEMETERY
Join the Perthville Neighbourhood Group members to hear a brief history of the Church, Sunday School and Cemetery from 1863 to 2018.

Pearl Beach Arboretum Environmental Art Trail – PBEAT2025
The Pearl Beach Arboretum Environmental Art Trail (PBEAT) aims to create inspiring temporary public art that promotes nature conservation, supports community identity and increases the cultural vibrancy on the NSW Central Coast. There are over 35 stunning art installations in a bushland setting.

Lindfield – Heritage in Peril
Join this heritage walk that highlights how the NSW Government's planning polices threatens Lindfield’s heritage and environment. Discover what’s at stake.
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