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Fire Services Museum of Victoria, displaying, and preserving Victoria’s Fire Service History

East Melbourne, vic

Explore the history of Firefighting in Victoria, since settlement.

Make soap, extract essential oil, & local soap making history

Blampied, vic

Learn a rare trade: how to make soap & botanical distillations & soap making history

The Mystery of of Jack the Miners

Belgrave, vic

There was once a clearing in the Sherbrooke Forest, near Belgrave's Trestle Bridge, where groups would gather for barbeques, celebrations and special events. It was known as 'Jack The Miners'. Anita Walker, Researcher for Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society, presents this illustrated talk

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RELIVE the 1940s. Explore Australia’s most intact Heritage WW2 Aerodrome.

Mitchell Park, vic

Listen to the throaty roar of 2 P&W radial engines, as a 1945 vintage DC3 airliner takes off to explore the local countryside or inspect the Woodworkers Guild craftwork within the old maintenance and parachute drying huts, family fun for everyone.

Democracy! Digging for the vote.

Beechworth, vic

What drove the Ovens goldfield miners and their campaign for the right to vote 18 months before the Eureka Rebellion near Ballarat?

Unearthed – A unique Chinese Kiln

Bendigo, vic

An on site display of photos from the archaeological dig, with the archaeologists on hand to answer your questions about the site, its history, and the artefacts found there.

International Museum Day

Geelong, vic

Join us for an enriching experience as we celebrate International Museum Day!

Salute to the Old Mill, Portarlington

Drysdale, vic

This event revisits the history of the beautiful old Portarlington Steam Flour Mill on the Bellarine Peninsula and tells tales of its optimistic foundation in 1858, its decline through a series of debasing usages, its restoration, its closure to the public in 2020, and those who loved it.

Botanica Festival – Heritage Gardens Panel

Elsternwick, vic

A discussion on the impact of climate change on our heritage gardens.

Botanica Festival – Climate Change Panel

Elsternwick, vic

A discussion on the impact of climate change in sustainably preserving our heritage.

Botanica Festival

Elsternwick, vic

A celebration of our natural environment, gardening and sustainability.

“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.

Uncovered!

Portland, vic

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

Colour and decoration: the Paterson Brothers, interiors, and art: 1875-1915

Kew, vic

The Paterson Brothers was the preeminent interior art decorating firm based in Melbourne from the 1870s into the early twentieth century

The Alchemy of Gold – The Golden Transformation of Victoria

Campbells Creek, vic

The Alchemy of Gold is a special forum which brings together experts, historians and the community to explore how the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s reshaped the state.

Heritage Fiesta

Bendigo, vic

Bendigo Heritage Attractions invites the community to delve into the rich history and culture that has shaped Bendigo. Explore the sites we maintain and operate, such as the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways, and the Bendigo Joss House Temple, all completely FREE.

A MAArvelous Millinery Retrospective

North Melbourne, vic

A walk down Memory Lane to reflect on 30 years of Millinery Australia and hats hats hats. Turn the pages of archived memorabilia, talk to Milliners to learn how a hat is made, ages of archived memorabilia.

Guided tours of Bonegilla Migrant Experience

Bonegilla, vic

Explore original camp buildings, hear shared stories and truly walk in the shoes of the 320,000 migrants who made this their first Australian home.

South Carlton Historical Walk

Carlton, vic

Enjoy an informative walk with a local historian in beautiful South Carlton and take in the architecture and history.

Healthy Country, Healthy People – An exhibition by Keedan Rigney

Caroline Springs, vic

Keedan Rigney’s exhibition Healthy Country, Healthy People explores the concept of adopting a more traditional approach in caring for Country. Healthy Country, Healthy People aims to challenge humans to acknowledge ourselves as a harmonious aspect of Country.

Hear a Witness

, vic

2025 is 80 years since the end of WWII, join us to hear the remarkable testimony of a Holocaust survivor.

Our Stories: Unearthed

Mount Martha, vic

Our Stories: Unearthed is a one-day event at historic Mount Martha House. Enjoy local history exhibits, live music, Devonshire tea, creative workshops, films, and plein air painting. Discover hidden stories, connect with the Mornington Peninsula’s heritage, and inspire future preservation.

Saved from Dying – Best survival comes from our 900-year history

Williamstown, vic

The talk will tell how world's best survival rate has developed from the our 900-year history of medical care illustrated in the museum collection. The talk will be followed by a guided tour of the museum which is open free of charge on Sundays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm.

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