Join your hosts from Coliban Water for a free guided walking tour of Crusoe and No7 Reservoirs, as well as sections of the Coliban Main Channel.

Join award-winning photographer Ari Rex for a magical Milky Way photography workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, start with a hands-on introduction before heading outside to capture the stunning Milky Way core. Don’t miss this unforgettable stargazing and photography experience under the stars!

A selection of golden treasures, some dating from the mid-19th century goldrush in Central Victoria, including a brooch gifted to and owned by Lola Montez. Along with background information about some of the jewellery on display, history of the goldfields and gold mining in Central Victoria

Dr. David Waldron will tell some fascinating stories and facts about ghosts and ghosting on the Victorian Goldfields. Dr. David Waldron is a Senior Lecturer in History at Federation University Australia, specialising in folklore and community heritage.

Discover some of the many public artworks by veterans hidden in plain site around Melbourne. Works by veterans of who have served at Gallipoli to more recent times will be highlighted during the hosted tour.

Take a journey through time to discover lesser-known stories of the past occupants of Riversdale. Includes entry, talk and morning tea.

How old is your house? Who used to live there? Our researcher Margaret Fleming will conduct a workshop on how to trace the history of your house.

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.

Showcase the role of women in early Victorian settlement

Explore the newly restored areas of the architectural wonder that is Mandeville Hall, with architectural historian Steve Stefanopoulos OAM. Discover the magnificent features, exquisite interiors and opulent rooms of this internationally significant Toorak mansion.

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.

An exhibition of sculptures or three dimensional forms representing or unearthing the creator's view of history.

A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute and it's people.

The star attraction of Cruden Farm is the garden and the iconic image and star component is the main driveway, planted with over 100 lemon scented gum trees. There are many gardens to enjoy on the property, each one different in style, plantings and mood.

The Star Cinema at the Eaglehawk Town Hall invites you to ascend the staircase to the heritage Chambers and relax with a glass of local wine, relax on grand carved chairs at the Council conference table and immerse yourself in a more gracious era while you solve the world's problems.

Join us for an afternoon of unearthing lost history at Camden Library. Dr Ian Willis OAM will present a talk on Death in training at the Liverpool Field Hospital in early 1915 and Jo O'Brien from Camden Area Family History Society will present an informative talk on Digging up the past with TROVE.

This Southern Highlands belle, Bowral, has many fascinating heritage features hiding in plain sight, if you know where to look and what they're pointing to.

Find out how to write a family history that people want to read! Join sought after presenter Keith Whelan for this informative and fun workshop. Also includes a display from Jo O'Brien from Camden Area Family History Society. A must for any writer, researcher and / or historian!

Explore the historical remains of Dubbo Gully when Mangrove Creek was a thriving river community with wharves, inns, and slab homes. Visit hidden sites, Fairview homestead and St Thomas Cemetery.

Experience life during the Victorian era in one of the oldest homes in the St George District. The State heritage-listed building is home to a wonderful collection of fine antiques and period objects. Enjoy Devonshire Tea on the back verandah with views of Botany Bay.

Ballarat Antique Fair will be held in the wonderful Art Deco Civic Hall.