sa 8 Sep 2024Join us and learn about Willunga’s rich history! The Willunga North Loop Heritage Walk enables you to explore the past through our historic buildings and heritage sites. Learn about colonial life as you walk the streets of one of South Australia’s oldest towns. See significant historic buildings including the AlmaMoreMore details
sa 16 Oct 2024The Government Reserve was established in the ‘New Port’ in Oct 1840. The northern section is dominated by the State Heritage classified old Customs House and Telegraph Buildings. Learn more about these and their neighbors’ (past and present) as well as the development of government services in Port Adelaide. PresentedMoreBook now
sa 6 Oct 2024Heritage Day at the museum promises a fantastic experience, brimming with interactive displays and our remarkable collection. Here are some highlights to look forward to: An engaging creamery and dairy display A showcase of costumes and clothing from our archives A working blacksmith shop A steam engine in action AMore
act 22 Sep 2024THIS EVENT IS FULL To celebrate the new Heritage Tours brochures, we are repeating this Walk which was previously run in February 2023. On this relatively short, but very varied, walk, we will learn about Walter and Marian Griffin’s vision for Canberra, early settlement in the area, railways which cameMoreBook now
sa 16 Nov 2024Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to get crafty! Join local artist Zinia King for a Christmas Card Art Workshop at Stangate House & Garden. In this workshop you will get to create a selection of Christmas inspired watercolour cards to gift to your family and friends.MoreBook now
sa 19 Oct 2024It’s spring in Aldgate, come and be inspired by the beautiful gardens at Stangate House & Garden. No need to travel when you have a slice of England in your backyard! Join local artist Zinia King for a morning filled with lovely company, art and lots of tea and coffeeMoreBook now
tas The Australian Garden History Society and National Trust Tasmania conducted an oral history interview with Clarendon’s neighbour, Neville McKinnell.More
tas National Trust Collections continue to grow, reflecting our evolving awareness of the cultural significance of our properties to our members and audiences. A pair of hall chairs acquired recently for Franklin House illustrate a Georgian approach of creating a sense of arrival.More
tas National Trust Tasmania received Heritage Tasmania Built Heritage funding in 2023/24 enabling major work at the Hobart Penitentiary and Clarendon.More
sa 15 Sep 2024Experience old fashioned past-times that will engage all ages at our event, Game On on Sunday the 15th of September. Try a game where there are no batteries needed! Sausage sizzle and Devonshire Tea is available and the gift shop is stock with craft. Also new the Museum is KarkooMore
sa 10 Nov 2024Step into a world of whimsy and wonder at our magical Fairy & Elf Picnic! Bring your own picnic food, rugs or chairs and explore springtime at the beautiful Stangate House & Garden. Free entry for kids under 15! Dress up as a fairy or elf and prepare for aMoreBook Now
act 27 Aug 2024 Drs James McDonald and Dawn Casey will talk about the early interaction of the Aboriginal communities with Europeans in the Queanbeyan / Canberra district. These two talks will complement each other in unearthing confronting information about the Frontier Wars. Dr James McDonald will focus on the ‘Aboriginal voice’ inMoreBook now
vic 28 Oct 2024Join Dr Georgia Stannard of La Trobe University for her insights and expertise regarding the new Victorian Curriculum 2.0. Hosted by the National Trust of Australia (Vic), in this online session you will be introduced to two of the many ways of learning about the Australian Deep Time story: archaeology and palaeoecology.More
vic 30 Sep 2024The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) invites educators to a unique professional development workshop. Join Dr Georgia Stannard, Lecturer in Archaeology and History at La Trobe University for a hands-on afternoon at picturesque Como House.More
sa 18 Aug 2024A special day, a special display! This exhibit will feature gowns through the decades from 1880’s to 2020’s. Discover unique stories from the bride’s once-in-a-lifetime day. How did she create a wartime wedding gown? What traditions played a part in past weddings? Explore twelve rooms in the building,MoreBook now
