Come and learn how our ancestors crafted beautiful articles using treadle sewing machines and hand stitching.

Join the members of Altona CWA to unearth a treasure trove of timeless recipes.

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.

Invite your imagination on a trip back in time and share in the magic of storytelling.

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

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

A celebration of our natural environment, gardening and sustainability.

You are invited!

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.

Did you know that the suburb of Thomastown and its surrounds was once known as Germantown? ‘Memories of a Garden in Germantown’ is a special one-off event to hear from families descending from Ziebell’s Farmhouse, the only remaining bluestone German built home that has become a public museum.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Travel the Crooked River Goldfield road along the river visiting historic sites along the way four wheel drive essential. Ghost towns, mining sites old mining machinery from the 1860s alluvial goldrush to the quartz rush of 1865.

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

How do we recover precious heritage objects and why are they significant in the first place? Join us for an evening at the Emerald Hill Library to find out.

The Duldig Studio, Museum, and Sculpture Garden is a unique National treasure nestled in the heart of Malvern East that showcases the extraordinary modernist art works and life of cultural influencers Karl Duldig and Slawa Horowitz-Duldig, with heritage Viennese rooms and original artist studio.

Discover the decoration and furnishing of Government House, Victoria with Dr Nicole Davis

Discover the challenging role of the Curator in creating and then keeping up the appearance of several historic interiors of significance