Join Tim on this special after-dark tour, snooping around the spaces of Old Parliament House, as he reveals secrets about the building and its past occupants.
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Join a Central Canberra Geotrail
Canberra, actHow did Canberra’s landscapes evolve? This self-drive, all-day, guided geological excursion around the Central Canberra Geotrail will tell us a lot about the history of the region’s landscapes: National Rock Garden, Black Mountain, Mount Ainslie, Woolshed Creek, and State Circle.
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Unearthing lost history: an afternoon in Camden Library
Camden, nswJoin us for an afternoon of unearthing lost history at Camden Library. Dr Ian Willis OAM will present a talk on Death in training at the Liverpool Field Hospital in early 1915 and Jo O'Brien from Camden Area Family History Society will present an informative talk on Digging up the past with TROVE.
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Bowral Historical Gems Walking Tour
BOWRAL, nswThis Southern Highlands belle, Bowral, has many fascinating heritage features hiding in plain sight, if you know where to look and what they're pointing to.

Write your Family History Workshop with Keith Whelan
Oran Park, nswFind out how to write a family history that people want to read! Join sought after presenter Keith Whelan for this informative and fun workshop. Also includes a display from Jo O'Brien from Camden Area Family History Society. A must for any writer, researcher and / or historian!
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Camden Streetscape Exhibition Opening and History Walk
Camden, nswAttend the opening of our Camden Streetscape Exhibition and then enjoy a guided tour of the historic Camden Town Centre.
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The Secrets of Dubbo Gully
Mangrove Mountain, nswExplore the historical remains of Dubbo Gully when Mangrove Creek was a thriving river community with wharves, inns, and slab homes. Visit hidden sites, Fairview homestead and St Thomas Cemetery.

Lydham Hall Historic House and Museum Open Day
Rockdale, nswExperience life during the Victorian era in one of the oldest homes in the St George District. The State heritage-listed building is home to a wonderful collection of fine antiques and period objects. Enjoy Devonshire Tea on the back verandah with views of Botany Bay.

110th Anniversary of ANZAC & 80 Years Since the End of WW2 Charity Commemoration Concert 2025
Woolgoolga, nswThe 'Allies at War' performance coincides with 80 years since the end of Australia's involvement in WWII. The concert will include a tribute to the entertainers and radio legends of the ‘Concert Parties’ who performed during WWII and also WWI in the effort of boosting the troops’ morale.

Unearthing Memories of Childhood and the Gold Rush
Adelong, nswUnearthing childhood memories of Punch & Judy, toy theatres, magic lantern shows and puppets, tea parties, flower pressing, painting and reading.
Together with a photographic exhibition of the development of mining in Adelong and models of machinery used during the gold rush.
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Ballarat Antique Fair
Ballarat, vicBallarat Antique Fair will be held in the wonderful Art Deco Civic Hall.

Grave Matters
Lilydale, vicA family history talk looking at all things relating to death records, cemeteries and graves.
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Convicts
Boronia, vicDo you have convicts in the family & would like to know more about them? Join us to learn how to discover more.
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Map Warper Workshop
Montrose, vicHands on workshop, learning the ins and outs of using Map Warper.
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History of Miller’s Homestead
Boronia, vicJoin our Family History Team for a fascinating journey into the history of Miller's Homestead, and the man who built it.
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Ancestors That Served
Mooroolbark, vicDid one of your ancestors serve in the military? Join us to learn where to find information about their service.
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Fire Services Museum of Victoria, displaying, and preserving Victoria’s Fire Service History
East Melbourne, vicExplore the history of Firefighting in Victoria, since settlement.

Make soap, extract essential oil, & local soap making history
Blampied, vicLearn a rare trade: how to make soap & botanical distillations & soap making history

Bear’s Castle Tours
Whittlesea, vicThis mysterious historic castle sits high on the hilltop in the closed catchment area of the Yan Yean Reservoir. It is closed to the public, except by arrangement with the Whittlesea Courthouse.

Old Melbourne Gaol
Melbourne, vicFor almost 80 years, the Melbourne Gaol was a place of punishment and execution, where men, women and children were incarcerated for crimes ranging from murder to vagrancy.

Barwon Park Mansion – Open Days
Winchelsea, vicBarwon Park is an imposing bluestone mansion set in a sweeping rural landscape.
