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Connect with the 1880s at Carisbrook Historic House Devonshire tea weekend

Lane Cove, nsw

Carisbrook will be open during the Australian Heritage Festival on May 18th and 19th between 10am and 4pm.

Enjoy a self-guided audio tour through Carisbrook's 1880s rooms and Devonshire tea or coffee and cake in the sunny courtyard. The gardens are always a delight to wander through afterwards

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Remembering ABC’s Studios at Gore Hill

St Leonards, nsw

Learn about the old ABC studios at Gore Hill by watching historic film footage of the site. Listen to former ABC staff who will share stories of what it was like to work on this site that for almost fifty years produced some of the finest television programs in the nation.

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HISTORY OF FAMILIES WHOSE COTTAGES ARE AT THE AUSTRALIANA PIONEER VILLAGE

Wilberforce, nsw

Step back in time and look through our Cottages from the 19th Century, we will have the family history to look at on the majority of our Cottages. There is also a Post Office, Police Station and Bank to go through with artifacts from the 1800s.

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Connecting the Precinct

Balmain, nsw

'The Balmain Observer' goes inside the Post Office and Court House and takes us on a tour of the original building before it was opened. Explaining in detail the fittings both upstairs and down. An amazing observation from over 100years ago.

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Howard Jones – Fifty Years of Heritage Research and Writing

Albury, nsw

Journalist, author and local historian Howard Jones has produced over 40 books delving into the rich history of the Albury-Wodonga region. During this special event, Howard will share insights into his fifty years of writing and publishing the stories of our region.

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ALL ABOARD FOR OUR LAUNCH: ‘Heritage Matters’

Neutral Bay, nsw

All Aboard! Come to the launch of the Kirribilli Writers Group’s latest Anthology 'Heritage Matters', with readings by members of the KWG interspersed with music by popular composer pianist Michael Hope. This Anthology of original stories and poems has been inspired by the theme of 'connections'.

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Journeys Mid North Coast

, nsw

Journeys Mid North Coast is a website showcasing and sharing the rich history and heritage of the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales with layered stories and information. It is a guide to State significant places and cultural collections and their connections to people, place & events.

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Linga Longa at Emoh Ruo; What’s in a name?

Mosman, nsw

Have you ever wondered if your house or unit in Mosman had a name? The Mosman Local Studies Collection may have the answer. Give us 30 minutes and we may be able to discover that elusive name and the date it was first used.

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Shelf Life: a self publishing workshop

Mosman, nsw

Are you ready to publish your book? Then join award winning publisher, Margaret Szalay who will guide you through the maze of editing, design and marketing.

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Reflections of Place & Time – works from The Clint Collection

Windsor, nsw

Explore the world of a family of artists who have been overlooked for the past 100 years. From Georgian London (1714-1811) to the Great Depression in Australia, the Clint family through four generations pursued their creativity - and livelihood - from the many branches of the fine arts.

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The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum

STREAM HILL, nsw

The considerable changes in technology, developed alongside the motor vehicle from 1880 - has changed the way we live. The museum proudly embraces this technology and provides a showcase of many of these items alongside the vehicles of the period!

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Adaptive re-use of Heritage Railway Building

Goulburn, nsw

Gallery on Track displays & sells unique local Arts & Crafts in a refurbished Heritage Railway building. The 130 year history of the Train Drivers’ Barracks is on display and observable in the sympathetic adaptive re-use of a disused building.

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Connections with Past Lives

Goulburn, nsw

Follow self-guided tours. Graves of early Goulburn citizens, show features of life in the 1800s. Some inscriptions reveal cause of death, the status of women as ‘relict’ of their husband. Icons engraved on headstones and variety of tomb styles, make a visit enlightening to young and old.

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Oil Steam & Kerosene Family Fun weekend

Menangle Park, nsw

Come and see operating steam driven engines from yesteryear and have a ride on our narrow gauge cane train. Check out petrol and kerosene run engines, mower racing, archery display, model boats on the lake, and our model railway display. A great day out for the family at reasonable prices.

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Woronora Cemetery Discovery Day

Sutherland, nsw

On Saturday, 20th April embark on a captivating journey through time at Woronora Memorial Park's Heritage Discovery Day!
Tour through the historic crematorium, visit the new crematorium, take a self-guided history tour or wander the vast gardens.

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The Block

Queanbeyan, nsw

The Block-At the edge of Queanbeyan's CBD sits grand homes each with their own stories of the town's past. The Block is bounded by Lowe, Isabella, Crawford and Rutledge Streets. The walking tour looks at the contributions made by the families of the Block to Queanbeyan's European history.

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Cessnock School of Arts centenary

, nsw

The Cessnock School of Arts building is one of the city's most prominent and this year is celebrating its centenary. It has been home to a hairdresser, operated as a cemetery office and even housed a Turkish bath. This exhibition uncovers the School of Arts many fascinating stories.

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National Trust Open Day at Yarralumla Woolshed

Weston, act

What does a woolshed evoke for you? Iconic Aussie shearing scenes or bush dances?

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Clues in the landscape : Guildford’s changing landscape from First Nations people to the coming of the railway

Guildford, wa

Come on a guided 90 minute walking tour in Guildford, visiting sites with physical reminders of First Nation people's use of the area, the early British settlement, the convict period, and the coming of the railway.

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Terowie Heritage Connections Celebration

Terowie, sa

Enjoy The weekend Celebrating and Discovering the Heritage Of Our Historic Town and its connections to The Australian Railway and history of Australia including A special Exhibition at the Old Church Art Gallery Terowie. Celebrating Terowie and Its involvement in the Entertainment Industry

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Stained-Glass Windows of the Soul – Art and Colour connects us with history

Saint Peters, sa

Guided tours of the century-old Church of All Souls, St Peters, designed by Alfred Wells. The brilliantly coloured stained-glass memorial windows from the Morris & Co. factory connect us with those who gave their lives for our country and with the people who chose the memorials.

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