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Glenferrie Heritage Trail
Hawthorn, vicUncover the hidden history of Glenferrie on this Sunday morning stroll with an experienced guide. The deeper you dig the more there is to surprise you.

Secrets of the Pinetum Tour
Williamstown, vicDiscover the intriguing origins of the pine tree collection and the fascinating stories behind how they came to be here
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Postcards from the Gardens – Moments in Time – Talk and Tour
Williamstown, vicExplore the early 1900’s craze for postcards using the historic postcard collection of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens archive.
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Musical High Tea and Guided Tour at Langley Estate
White Hills, vicA sumptuous Traditional High Tea with a difference!

Mother’s Day Musical High Tea and Guided Tour at Langley Estate
Bendigo, vicA sumptuous Mother's Day Traditional High Tea with a difference!

Tours of Former Bendigo Post Office
Bendigo, vicThe Former Bendigo Post Office opened in 1887 and was the largest building of its type outside of Melbourne. Immerse yourself in the rich stories of a golden past; explore stunning heritage architecture fashioned in a time when Bendigo was the richest city in the world.

Greetings from Vienna – Piano Duet Spectacular!
White Hills, vicTwo internationally-acclaimed concert pianists perform Greetings from Vienna in Bendigo - built to be 'The Vienna of the South'.

Guided Tour of Langley Estate
Bendigo, vicA guided tour of Bendigo's iconic Langley Estate mansion, chapel and gardens: a goldfields landmark since 1904.

Mentone Heritage Station & Gardens
Mentone, vicExperience the restored Edwardian Heritage Station & Gardens
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Feminist History at Trades Hall
Carlton, vicFor over 150 years, women have been organising in Victoria's Trades Hall and fighting for equality. Follow the footsteps of union giants like Helen Robertson, Zelda D'Aprano and Gwen Goedecki who inspire the women in the movement to this day at our Feminist Hall Tour.
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Footscray Park: An Edwardian Paradise
Footscray, vicYou will be taking a walk through a botanic wonderland with a huge variety of plants, shaded bluestone lined paths and stairs. Leading to secluded alcoves, beautiful vistas, hidden gems of history.

Trades Hall Heritage Festival Tour
Carlton, vicFor over 150 years the Trades Hall building has given form to dreams of a better life for working people and their families.
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The Coming of Age – Australian Wooden Tall Ship Alma Doepel
Docklands, vicWitness the final stages of the Alma Doepel Restoration as we prepare for the rigging.

Self Guided Tour of Bendigo Cemetery Chapel
Quarry Hill, vicTake a self-guided tour of the restored Bendigo Cemetery Chapel. Ask questions of heritage consultant about its history. Constructed in the Gothic style in 1873 from Harcourt granite. It had been left unused for several decades and since the restoration work is now able to be used regularly.
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Port of Echuca Heritage Tours
Echuca, vicTake a fascinating walk along the Port of Echuca's charming old streetscape discovering the secrets and legends of these much-loved historic buildings.

Gulf Station Open Day
Yarra Glen, vicVisit Gulf Station and learn what life was like for a family living on the land in nineteenth century Australia.

200 Years of Wedding Fashion
Kew, vicHow have the glamour and rituals of weddings changed in Australia over the last 200 years? What elements of fashion, fabrics and accessories have Australian brides and wedding parties adopted? Explore elements of continuity and change in the dresses and accessories worn by numerous brides and brides

Housing, Heritage, Density: vibrant neighbourhoods or Hong Kong without the view?
Melbourne, vicHow do we work with planners and legislators to ensure that Victoria's planning system doesn't gut communities and destroy the suburbs historic essence - that which makes then unique, attractive and liveable?

Guided tours of Bonegilla Migrant Experience
Bonegilla, vicExplore original camp buildings, hear shared stories and truly walk in the shoes of the 320,000 migrants who made this their first Australian home.

Share Your Story
South Melbourne, vicStep into the Oral History Room, where your personal stories and memories become part of our community’s rich tapestry—record, preserve, and share your voice for future generations to enjoy!
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