Join us for a special Mother’s Day celebration that combines creativity, cultural heritage, and connection to the land. Celebrate Mother's Day in a unique and meaningful way at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands by joining our First Nations Weaving Circle.

Step back in time to the thrilling gold rush era of Walhalla and explore the Old Post and Telegraph Museum! Once home to the dedicated Post Mistress Doreen Hannan, this beautifully preserved museum offers a fascinating glimpse into life and communication during Walhalla’s golden days.

Step into the past! Scan QR codes across the Shire to see historic photos overlaid on today’s landscapes. Compare then and now, uncover hidden stories, and experience history like never before!

‘Beatrice Faust’, said Helen Garner, ‘is not scared of anybody.’ Come along to Brighton Library to share an afternoon tea and hear about award-winning biographer Judith Brett's latest book "Fearless Beatrice Faust", a compelling and psychologically nuanced portrait of a gifted, argumentative woman.

View around 2000 photographs of Heritage Benalla.

Screening of this classic film of the San Francisco underworld of the 1920s, with live music, presentation and cocktails.

The ABC studio at Gore Hill, near St Leonards, produced iconic and groundbreaking television programs from 1956-2002 before relocating to Ultimo. Learn about its rich history and legacy that continues to this day.

Take a guided tour of the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum's fossil gallery and learn about the 3+ billion year history of Australia. Tour is free with entry.

Join a First Nations guide from Bush to Bowl for a fascinating two-hour guided walk-through Centennial Parklands, exploring the rich history and traditional uses of native plants. Learn how these plants have sustained First Nations people for generations and hear cultural stories.

Explore the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s past with Frank Johnson, former Chair of Engineering Heritage Sydney.

Take a guided tour of the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum fossil gallery learn about dinosaurs and other reptiles which ruled the Mesozoic. Free with museum entry.

By day, Hyde Park is a peaceful retreat, but by night, it was once a haven for gangsters, radicals, killers and outcasts. Join historian Elliot Lindsay on a journey through 200 years of crime, scandal, and intrigue in Sydney’s oldest park. Step into the past and uncover its darkest secrets.

Step into the Unearthed Exhibition and discover untold and forgotten stories of Georges River. This free exhibition showcases lesser-known histories and untold stories, through photos, posters, and newspaper articles from the Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

What was Parramatta like in 1839 ? Why was Parramatta Town marked out ?
Were other towns marked out in a similar fashion ?
What and where were these markers ?
Come along and hear about the systems implemented by Governors, particularly in Parramatta.

Explore Australia’s dark history with Dark Stories! Walk the same streets where crime and mystery unfolded, and experience gripping tales from the past. Join a tour and uncover hidden secrets!

The QVB History Tour takes you on a journey to uncover a story of resilience, culture, and progress as you explore one of Sydney's most iconic historical buildings. Built in 1898 as a monument to the long reigning monarch, you will learn about the Queen Victoria Building's creation, near destruction and modern day preservation.

Come & hear the stories unearthed from this unique region of the Northern Goldfields. Families brought together across the miles from Europe to the Goldfields. Some then split apart by mining accidents, perishing, war & death. Heartache & music, sly-grog shops & spaghetti eating competitions.

What is the history behind the old Tudor style house at 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville?
Join us during the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival to discover the history and uses of this amazing building in one of our tours.

Join us for the Unearthed Stories Evening, and uncover strange, spooky, and magical tales of the past through objects and stories from the Georges River Libraries and Hurstville Museum & Gallery collections.

Take a journey through time from swimming at Little Coogee on the river to Lake Parramatta and the development of Public Baths and Pools.
The social changes will be explored as well as the story and history of public pools in Parramatta.

The Muttama Hall is unique in spirit and history. It was built after World War 1 to provide a venue for meetings, social and commemorative events. The Muttama Hall is a registered war memorial, as are its Roll of Honour Boards. Recent grants have enabled the hall much needed restoration.