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Kerang’s History in our Houses

Kerang, vic

Have you ever wandered past an old home and thought about who used to live there. Or passed by an historical building and wanted to know what business it used to be.

The exhibition 'Kerang's History in our Houses' will answer all your questions about historical homes and businesses in Kerang.

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Footscray Park: An Edwardian Paradise

Footscray, vic

Take a guided walking tour through this wonderful Edwardian Park, to learn its heritage and history. It is the largest and most intact Edwardian park in Australia Hear its unique story of community advocacy to save open space and create the park.

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Bad, Sad and Famous – Part 2

Benalla, vic

Benalla cemetery holds the victims of horrific murders and tragic accidents. In its long history, the cemetery has seen it all – politicians, a famous poet, Australia’s first celebrity chef, and a famous sportsman as good as any who ever played. Last year during Heritage Week, we did part 1.

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Connections: Opening the Archives

Benalla, vic

You are invited to come and enjoy the architecture of this amazing building built in 1900, stroll through the old convent, reminisce about past school days, connect with past and present students, view the historical display in the heritage room and research family from a by gone era.

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Winton’s Buried Treasures – more than what you see!

Winton, vic

Hosted by Winton Cemetery Trust, find out what goes on at a cemetery beside the obvious!

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Family Tree Maker Workshop

Benalla, vic

Hosted by Benalla Family Research Group Inc, get the best out of Family Tree Maker, including syncing with your Ancestry Tree.

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Botanica Festival

Elsternwick, vic

A celebration of our natural environment, gardening and sustainability.

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How to record a painful history? Lessons in cross-cultural collaboration with Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Marguerita Stephens

Williamstown, vic

A conversation with respected Boon Wurrung Elder Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir (Boon Wurrung/Wemba Wemba) and historian Marguerita Stephens. The authors will share their experience of collaborating on their ground-breaking work “Years of Terror: Banbu-deen: Kulin & Colonists at Port Phillip 1835-1851."

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Locked Up in Pentridge Prison’s D Division

Coburg, vic

Our tours provide insights into D Division's history (Remand prison) and introduces individuals who have spent time in the prison. The tour is conducted by ex-prison officers and former Pentridge inmates.

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Richmond – a place of many firsts

Richmond, vic

Join us for a thrilling journey through the rich history of the iconic Richmond by David Langdon president of Richmond, Burnley and Cremorne Historical Society.

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Abandoned Places: A tour of places lost over time

Stanley, vic

A tour of these abandoned places will take you to each site where you can explore what remains and hear stories about what these places looked like, the people who lived here and what they did. Friends of the Athenaeum has local guides who will provide information at each place and answer questions.

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Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Maryborough, vic

Explore and admire the historic Old Fire Station which is now home to Central Goldfields Art Gallery, with its distinctive National Trust classified bell tower & many other original features. Also view our current & diverse exhibitions: see centragoldfieldsartgallery.com.au for exhibition details.

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The creation of a diocese: Faith, Gold, and the early pioneer priests in western Victoria

Ballarat Central, vic

This display investigates some of the first catholic priests who worked in the surrounding goldfields and within the western district of Victoria. It explores the formation of the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat and the installation of Bishop Michael O’Connor in 1874 .

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Preserving the past in jars

Brooklyn, vic

Learn the age-old skills of preserving food with jam and chutney making. Connect with the memories of the kitchens of parents and grandparents at a time when nearly every household had pantries filled with jars of preserved food.

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Maritime Open Houses & Shore Walk

Williamstown, vic

Come behind the gates and doors of the historical yacht clubs and marinas, maritime operations and shipwright workshops to experience the Williamstown Maritime industry in an open house setting, with live music at clubs, guided tours and meals available for purchase and shipwrights showing their craftmanship.

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Inner West Symphony Orchestra

Williamstown, vic

Celebrate the first major concert of the newly formed Inner West Symphony Orchestra.

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Manemit/Early Winter Walk

Seabrook, vic

Listen to stories about the cultural significance of the local seasons of Hobsons Bay and how it can inspire our life, work and play.

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The Art of Sacrifice

Hawthorn, vic

Enjoy an evening with portrait artist George Petrou OAM, to discuss his book, 'The Art of Sacrifice.'

‘The Art of Sacrifice’ features 70 portraits, 63 stories of Victorian Cross recipients (Australia's highest award for wartime bravery) and delves into their stories of courage and sacrifice.

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It’s all about “HATS” Vintage Hat Walk: Talk & Demonstration

Melbourne, vic

Explore the different styles of Millinery (Hats) and millinery materials used spanning the decades from the Victorian Era to the current day.

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Fleece, Fibre & Fancywork

Yarra Glen, vic

Making sheep history, the Valais Blacknose are finally here in Australia and are the feature sheep breed at the Fleece, Fibre & Fancywork celebration at Gulf Station. Other rare and unusual sheep breeds will be there, together with fibre artists and crafters demonstrating lost skills and techniques.

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Preserving the ‘Secular Cathedral’: Cinemas and Theatres of Ballarat

Ballarat Central, vic

Always been curious about the 165 year-old Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute but stopped short at the door? All are welcome to the ‘secular cathedral’ of the mechanics’ – no not that type of mechanic! Come along to our exhibition and talks to discover what we do and how institutions like ours survive.

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