sa 14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025Explore the historic Z Ward at our Wine Fair, where history meets the art of winemaking! Roam around the ground and upper floors of Z Ward, where you will find a variety of wine makers/wineries in various cells, where they will offer complimentary tastings/samples of their wines. Plus, enjoy anMoreBook now
sa 25 May 2025Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich world of traditional craftsmanship at the Lost Trades Experience at the Maitland Museum! Highlights include: Heritage displays Blacksmith demonstrations Engines running Various workshops Working clydesdale Scrap booking Sausage sizzle, Coffee Van & Drinks Wool spinning Lace making Knitting Raffles &MoreMore details
nsw 6 May 2025Hear an informative talk and join an interesting guided tour of the recently refurbished home of Australian-born explorer, Hamilton Hume. Hear firsthand the ‘Unearthed’ facts relating to previous occupants of Cooma Cottage, how they lived, and how this influenced the new interpretation of many areas of the Cottage. Many artifacts notMoreBook Now
sa The Telling the Whole Story Project is a collaboration between First Nations South East and the National Trust of South Australia, and has been supported by the Grassroots Grants program. Its a First Nations led project and its 2 way approach allow the telling of our shared colonial history andMore
sa 27 Apr 2025Join us for an afternoon of captivating music at the historic Beaumont House! On Sunday, April 27th, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, enjoy the smooth, melodic sounds of contemporary jazz performed by Monsoon June. Set against the charming backdrop of Beaumont House, 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont, this isMore
nsw 31 Aug 2025Sited on one of the most interesting geological and indigenous areas in the Hunter, Largs was home to Wonnarua family groups thousands of years before Europeans, initially cedar getters, arrived. It straddles the boundaries of three of the most important settler Estates in the Hunter (Dunmore, Phoenix Park and Bolwarra).MoreBook now
nsw 13 Jul 2025Step back in time and see historic Grossmann House dressed for a Victorian Christmas suitable for a merchant’s family. Snap a picture in front of the Christmas Tree and join a guided tour, running on the hour. Hear the joyful sound of carols played on the 1860 harmonium. Take aMoreBook now
nsw Located in Wiradjuri Country, in Dubbo, Dundullimal Homestead offers a beautifully-restored connection to the state’s rural past. Housed inside the pretty 1840s slab house is an exceptional collection of rare, historically significant objects, from a unique travelling organ to a glamorous suite of 19th-century furniture. To both safeguard this importantMore
vic 10 May 2025Join this lighthearted look at Mrs Helen Brown of Como and discover the hidden influence Helen had on establishing Como as "the place to be" in the colonies.More
sa 13 Apr 2025Hop into the spirit of Easter at our Almost Easter event! Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating all the beloved traditions of the season. Immerse yourself in the magic of Easter through stories, crafts, and activities that will delight both the young and the young at heart. Activities onMore
sa 10 May 2025Join us in the elegant State Dining Room of Ayers House for an exclusive Hat Parade showcasing a recent donation to the National Trust of South Australia. This unique collection celebrates the artistry of milliner Gwenda Baker, who has been a cornerstone of the Australian millinery scene for decades. RecognisedMoreBook now
nsw 19 Oct 2025Find that something special as you browse a wide variety of local market stalls dotted throughout the beautiful gardens that wrap around this Victorian-era bungalow. Pack a picnic and relax in Miss Traill’s beautiful garden. Enjoy morning and afternoon tea and a sausage sizzle for brunch or lunch. Visitors areMore
nsw 11 Sep 2025 - 12 Oct 2025Working in pen and ink, Desmond’s pictures include an incredible level of intricate detail. Of particular interest to him are shadows and reflections on glass; sometimes unexpected in tortured planes and weird fragments of what they are reflecting, sometimes half-revealing what is inside. Desmond studied art and design at theMore
nsw 21 Sep 2025You are cordially invited to join us at an enchanting Regency Day Out this spring. Delight in captivating Regency talks by Historians, Dr Lorinda Cramer, Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke and Old Government House’s Assistant Curator, Anna Ridley. Step inside Old Government House for a special viewing of the delicate andMore
vic We’re delighted to announce the opening of Como Lane Café, a stunning new eatery by acclaimed chef Scott Pickett in collaboration with VenuesLive, located at the heart of Como House & Garden.More
nsw 9 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025Meet local historian and Manly enthusiast, Terry Gatward, outside the Manly Town Hall, conveniently located opposite the ferry terminal, for an introduction to the earliest colonial days of Manly. Manly’s Eastern Hill was once a suburb of choice for Sydney’s gentry and businessmen. It still shows signs of some ofMore
