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Scout Heritage Victoria Open Day
The Scout Heritage Adventure Centre - 'Museum on Mackie' is the premier Scout Museum in Victoria. It showcases the History of Scouting in Victoria from 1908 to the present day. The Centre holds our Victorian Scouting Archives and memorabilia collection.
Jack’s Magazine Tour
Get a glimpse behind Jack's Magazine's imposing bluestone walls and explore its buildings, tunnels, tramways and giant earth mounds on foot. Learn about its connections to Victoria's gold mining, world wars and the local area's industrial past.
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Belongings: Objects and Family Life
We’re surrounded by objects, but have you thought about how important these things are in your life? Do you have a few favourite things you absolutely can’t live without? What about others in your family? Are they important for what they do, or what they represent?
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Robyn Annear: Corners of Melbourne
If you are interested in the bizarre, baroque and mostly forgotten stories of Melbourne, don't miss author and historian Robyn Annear discussing her latest book Corners of Melbourne: The great orange-peel panic and other stories from the streets.
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Significant Trees of Rippon Lea – a walking tour
The trees at Rippon Lea are an important part of the Estate’s history, with some dating back to the 1880s. This walking tour will provide a fascinating insight into the work required to manage and nurture this magnificent collection for the enjoyment of today’s visitors and future generations.
Bird Spotter Walks at Rippon Lea Estate
The varied landscape of Rippon Lea Estate provides a refuge to many of south-east Australia’s disappearing bird species. This tour offers birdwatching enthusiasts of all levels a new appreciation of the biodiversity of this magnificent 19th century Estate.
Fremantle Prison: Art Tour
Join one of Fremantle Prison's experienced guides for this exclusive tour showcasing a variety of convict and prisoner artwork.
Walk in the Shoes of Convicts
Enjoy the rich folklore and stories of this port city's convict history as one of Fremantle Prison's experienced Tour Guides takes you for a walk in the shoes of the convicts.
Women on the Inside
Join an experienced guide for Women on the Inside, a special tour exploring the history of female experiences at Fremantle Prison.
The Boy in the Bush
War, politics and personal experiences influence the creative work of West Australian author Molly Skinner (1876-1955). When famous English Author D.H Lawrence visits Perth in 1922 together they publish A Boy in the Bush. Listen to songs, have generous tea and wine & enjoy the play for only $39.
Lucas Jordan – The Chipilly Six (Author Talk)
Historian Lucas Jordan weaves a compelling tale of the lives of these soldiers, from their return home to the very first Anzac Day dawn service.
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Now you see it, soon you won’t; Heritage Shipping Control Tower, Victoria Harbour
This prominent, once cutting-edge maritime infrastructure asset sits on the tip of North Wharf in Docklands. Among the heritage-listed Victoria Harbour and Yarra River, stands the Shipping Control Tower, which played a crucial role in Melbourne and Victoria’s prosperity.
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The Power of Stories Connects Us All To Our Past
The Power of story will be made available to the visitors as they follow a Story Trail through the museum and custom house. The Trail will highlight people and places of historical significance to Victor Harbor's own story and connecting the visitor to memories of their own past stories.
Como House and Garden
Immerse yourself in the history and luxury that make Como Melbourne’s most glamorous stately home.
Hepburn Graves
The Hepburn family graves are a private family cemetery, that were once part of a historical pastoral holding called Smeaton Hill Run. The graves are situated close to the original homestead – Smeaton House – which was built by Scottish émigré Captain John Stuart Hepburn. Hepburn died in 1860 and his grave is representative of the style of tomb of the time. The town of Hepburn Springs
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Labassa Open Day
From mansion to flats, Labassa has survived with its Victorian era decoration intact.
Victoria’s Government House Tours
Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House
Open House at La Trobe’s Cottage
Learn about the La Trobe Family's life in early Melbourne, in their simple yet elegant prefabricated cottage surrounded by a delightful garden.
“Mr Mac, The Chocolate King” -His Story
Who was the great chocolate master 'MacPherson Robertson'? He was perhaps the greatest entrepreneur Fitzroy has known. The "white factory" took up many blocks spuing out the fragrant smells of milk kisses and other favourites. Let us walk the walk and meet the man behind the nail can story.
