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Forgotten Chinese Graves
Parkville, vicDiscover some of the hidden Chinese graves in the historic Melbourne General Cemetery and learn about the history of Chinese migrants of Melbourne.

Heritage Listed Chelsea Court House
Chelsea, vicDive into a court room world that stretches from the Depression to the late 1980s.
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Open House & Gardens – Miners Cottages
California Gully, vicVisit three miners cottages each representing its own view of living today in a miners cottage. Includes two talks on heritage by noted historians. Miners cottages are at 57 Green St California Gully, 9 Black Street Long Gully and 34 Valentine Street Ironbark, within a short drive of each other.

BottledSnail Productions Shakespeare’s “Winter’s Tale” in the former Bendigo Law Courts.
Bendigo, vicBottledSnail Productions presents a rehearsed play reading of Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale", a one off performance in the historic former Bendigo Law Courts.
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Bones and Burial Boxes: Digging up the past at prison burial sites
Coburg, vicUncover the hidden history of Melbourne’s prison burial sites in Bones & Burial Boxes: Digging Up the Past at Prison Burial Sites, a compelling exhibition that reveals the untold stories behind some of the city’s most infamous institutions. Through rare artefacts and groundbreaking archaeological discoveries, the exhibition illuminates a shadowy chapter of Melbourne’s past.

Mrs Brown of Como – Unearthing a lesser known matriarch.
South Yarra, vicJoin 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.

Waller House Open Day
Ivanhoe, vicImmerse yourself in the lives of those who lived, created, loved, and lost in Waller House.

En Plein Air at Gulf Station
Yarra Glen, vicA day to celebrate art at Gulf Station and an opportunity for visitors to see the unique buildings and ground through the eyes of various local and regional artists.

Walk on Country – Manemit/Early Winter Walk
Altona Meadows, vicA walk on Country and Smoking Ceremony with culture carriers and knowledge holders.
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Letters From the Front – Sons of Williamstown
Williamstown, vicLetters From the Front is a special spoken word event honouring these men with a presentation of some of the letters sent home to family and loved ones.
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What’s Under the Floorboards?
Fitzroy, vicSee what kinds of bones, bottles and buttons have been hiding dormant under the floorboards of 80 Webb Street Fitzroy with a short talk and photo presentation by proud homeowner Eloise. The 1851 bluestone workers cottage has revealed old wallpapers, coins, china, glass, earthenware shards and more.
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Convict Walk – Point Gellibrand
Williamstown, vicA tour of Point Gellibrand to discover the heritage of Hobsons Bay’s convict past
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Williamstown Cemetery – Convict Graves and Tales
Williamstown North,, vicA guided walking tour around Williamstown Cemetery, one of Victoria’s oldest graveyards.
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AAADA Antique & Art Fair Melbourne
Malvern, vicAustralia’s premier Antique & Art Fair, presented by the AAADA, featuring renowned industry leaders from across the country.

Wangaratta – Let’s Remember
Wangaratta, vicRoll Up Roll Up ! Come and view treasures unearthed in our collection vaults at the Wangaratta Museum. A special weekend to view additional objects from our collection not usually on display. Morning refreshments included.
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Behind the Scenes Tours of the See Yup temple
South Melbourne, vicOpportunity to explore the behind the scenes recovery operations after the devastating fire at the heritage-listed See Yup temple

The Alchemy of Gold – The Golden Transformation of Victoria
Campbells Creek, vicThe Alchemy of Gold is a special forum which brings together experts, historians and the community to explore how the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s reshaped the state.

A Time Traveller’s Guide to Forbidden Places of Awe and Wonder in Australia
Ascot Vale, vicIn this illustrated presentation, geologist and author Marc Hendrickx brings a historical perspective to recent closures of bushwalking and climbing sites in Australia, including the Grampians, Mount Arapiles, Ayers Rock and Mount Warning.
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Behind the Scenes at the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria
Malvern, vicAn exhibition of embroideries from branches across the state, historical books and tools on display. Tours of the building, with members demonstrating various crafts.

Beneath the Surface
Melbourne, vicJoin me on a walking tour to explore parts of the city unearthed in recent and not so recent digs as we bring to light the stories told by the artefacts uncovered.
