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Getting Started with Embroidery

Girrawheen, wa
Embroidery is a craft that's woven throughout history, but it's not so common today. This workshop will introduce participants to the wonderful art of embroidery stitching.
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Wanneroo in Wartime Bus Tour

Wanneroo, wa
Come along on this fascinating bus tour which explores stories of how wartime - particularly World War II - affected the community of Wanneroo.
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Portrait Art Exhibition – Local community leaders working for positive social change

Peppermint Grove, wa
The Grove Library has collaborated with North Cottesloe Primary School Children to develop 60 portraits of local community leaders, past and present. This event is aimed at teaching our young people about past and present local personalities responsible for agitating for positive social change in
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Mrs Whiteside spills the beans – a Bunbury shipwreck story

Bunbury, wa
Join Mrs. Whiteside, the wife of Captain James. T. Whiteside of the barque Parkfield, as she takes us on a journey through early Bunbury and the perils of the sea. Set by the sea near Bunbury's shipwreck bridge, experiencing this talk will reveal Bunbury in a whole new light!
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Walking with WA Women Historical Trail

Karrakatta, wa
Step into the past and unearth the extraordinary stories of Western Australian women who shaped our state. Walking with WA Women is a guided historical trail through Karrakatta Cemetery, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of trailblazers, pioneers, and unsung heroes.
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A Hive of Industry: Bees and Beeswax Wraps at Wanneroo

Wanneroo, wa
Come along to this wonderful event, combining the fascinating history of bees and beekeeping in Wanneroo with making your very own beeswax wrap with passionate waste educator extraordinaire, Peg Davies.
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Digging for Treasures in the Perth Hils Pioneer Days

Kalamunda, wa
Step into the past and uncover the hidden treasures at the Kalamunda History Village. Discover the charm and history of our beautifully preserved heritage village nestled within the Kalamunda hills. Offering a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the lifestyle and architecture of a bygone era.
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Sailboat craft at Mount Flora, watch out for the reef!

Watermans Bay, wa
Mount Flora Regional Museum, Community History Team invites your children to create a craft sailboat. Age range 5-10 years.
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Fremantle’s True Crime History Tour

Fremantle, wa
Uncover the dark side of history with Dark Stories! Walk the streets where true crime and mystery unfold, bringing Australia's past to life. Join a tour and experience history like never before!
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Perth’s True Crime Tour

William St, wa
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!
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Stirk Family Cottage 1881

Kalamunda, wa

Discover the charm and history of this hand-built cottage with authentic furnishings and artifacts. This beautifully preserved cottage offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the lifestyle and architecture of the late 1800's.

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Art Deco Discovery Walk – Nedlands

, wa
Stirling Highway, Nedlands, showcases an array of significant Art Deco heritage places that tells the story of the 1930s Perth, from the introduction of flats as a viable housing option to the elegance and glamour of picture palaces.
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Art Deco Discovery Walk – Mt Lawley

Mount Lawley, wa
Join members of the Art Deco and Modernist Society explore the rich history of Mt Lawley and one of the most important Art Deco Heritage Precincts in Western Australia.
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Art Deco Discovery Walk – Beverley

, wa
Join members of the Art Deco and Modernist Society and explore the rich history of Beverley one of the most important regional Art Deco Heritage Precincts in Western Australia.
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Greenbushes Ghost Walk – ANZAC Edition

Greenbushes, wa
Join Ada the friendly ghost of Greenbushes as she takes you for a stroll through the streets of Greenbushes, ANZAC edition.
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Restoring the facade.

Fremantle, wa
Our journey to restore the facade of the Lionel Samson building in readiness for the bicentenary of both the state and the business, which both began in 1829.
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The Ivory Ballads: Songs of a Whaling Voyage

TORNDIRRUP, wa
Reviving lost songs of 19th-century whalers these ballads are etched into 22 Sperm whale teeth within a striking jawbone. An interactive display pairs scrimshaw engravings with excerpts from original ballads, capturing the hardships and camaraderie of sailors who found solace in music at the sea.
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The Unfortunate Woman v Her Well-Respected Killer: A Domestic Violence Trial in 1876

Perth, wa
The trial of Kenneth Brown (father of Edith Cowan) for the murder of his second wife Mary Ann shook the community of 19th Century Western Australia. Learn about this historic case and explore the evolution of women's rights and law reform in Western Australia in an exhibition and short film.
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Bill Angove: author talk by Richard Goodwin

Tuart Hill, wa
Sparks of Genius - The Inventive Photography of Bill Angove was written by local author Richard Goodwin to document the story of Bill Angove’s dazzling talent for the first time. Join Richard Goodwin at Stirling Libraries - Osborne for this special Community History event to hear his story.
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Heritage Festival Intergenerational Storytime

Karrinyup, wa
Bring the family along to Stirling Libraries - Karrinyup for our special intergenerational storytime. This is a Community History event for the Australian Heritage Festival 2025.
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Pinjarra Heritage Trail

Pinjarra, wa
An easy 1.2 km walk along the main street of town visiting historic buildings and locations that played an important role in early settlement of Pinjarra.
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