Old Government Cottage is a fine example of early domestic Australian architecture. The Cottage houses an exhibition on the development of Bathurst, artworks and a display of local domestic objects. The garden contains heritage plants, farm equipment and an original baker's oven.

Keith Arthur, author of The World’s First Pictorial Postage Stamp, will be talking about the early mail routes of the New South Wales colony from the 1850s.

Wander through the beautiful Sorensen garden, enjoy devonshire tea in the downstairs refectory, join an informative tour of the House ($10pp) or listen to a garden talk.

This is a rare opportunity to see some of the hidden treasures of St Michael & St John’s Cathedral.

Join Joy Bryan, daughter of Mr Arthur Newling Swain and Council’s resident gardener Adam for a guided walk and talk through Swain Gardens, followed by a morning tea on the tennis lawn.

Award winning podcast, documentary maker and musician, Simon Reich, has created "Bonegilla - The migrants journey”, which immerses you in a world of hardships endured by war ravaged migrants and their brave pursuit of a better life in Australia.

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society holds a vast amount of information on the history of Ku-ring-gai, its buildings, residents and much more.

Discover one of the hidden gems of Sydney’s North Shore. Eryldene is the former home of Professor EG Waterhouse and his family. The house was built and its garden created early last century and there you will find one of Australia’s most important collections of camellias.

This exhibition features the watercolour sketchbook of Henry Grant Lloyd, who travelled extensively through NSW and beyond, in the 1860’s and 70’s. He captured landscape scenes in watercolour of the regions he visited, which are now historically significant.

Discover Sydney’s dark past on a true crime walking tour. Uncover notorious crime scenes, daring heists, and the city’s infamous underworld. Step into the violent era of razor-wielding gangsters, where brutal power struggles and bloody turf wars shaped Sydney’s history.

Exhibition: Co-operative Stores

Co-operative Societies were the retail heart of the Hunter Valley and could be found across the Lower Hunter from 1887 to 1980. More than stores, they became social and cultural institutions whose members felt a deep sense of loyalty to them

History, crime, and mystery collide in Dark Stories' walking tours! Step back in time and explore Australia’s true crime past on immersive, storytelling-driven experiences in your city.

Step into a world of Celtic heritage at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes. A fantastic insight into the roots of this historic town, enjoy exhilarating music, dance, and storytelling, witness grand parades, explore traditions, and embrace the vibrant culture of the Celtic nations through workshops, markets, and live performances.

Artist Helene Leane draws inspiration from Dungog Museum's ornate National Cash Register in her exhibition "Bing Bang Ring. Cash is King!" Her vibrant interpretation of this historical artifact offers a contemporary perspective on the museum's collection, creating a dialogue between past and present.

Enjoy twilight at May Gibbs' harbourside house in Neutral Bay. At this special after hours event you will be able to watch the sunset over the water from May’s garden, take a guided tour of the historic house and picnic on the lawn. BYO picnic.

Go back in time to the early days of the South Maitland Railways. Get a glimpse of what it was like on the Maitland-Cessnock coalfields and how the South Maitland Railways helped to shape the history of both the Hunter Valley and the early Colony. Our members will be there to explain and guide you.

A century after students carved their initials and words into two large cedar school desks from Scone Grammar School, these historic artifacts located at Scone Museum were reimagined through the This Here Then Now Museum activation program by Arts Upper Hunter's cultural program Creative Valleys.

Celebrate Star Wars Day with a special 1pm Carillon recital, and exclusive behind the scenes tours of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon.

Kevan’s work is wide ranging including portraits of rock and pop icons and celebrities.

A multimedia exhibition of images, models and demonstrations bringing to life Mosman’s maritime history.

St Matthews Anglican Parish Windsor and the Hawkesbury community proudly celebrating the Bicentennial of the Frances Greenway - William Cox built Rectory and Stables.

Church service, open house, continuous Devonshire tea in the gardens, talks on the history by noted historians.