Royal Historical Society of Victoria : Promoting and preserving the history of Victoria
The RHSV's mission is to promote among our members, member societies, and the wider public, an interest in and understanding of Australian history, with a focus on the Victorian experience. The RHSV is the peak body for local and specialist historical societies throughout Victoria and is the historical society for central Melbourne.
Latest news:
1970s EXHIBITION: Call out! Do you have any 1970s items we can borrow for display? >>>
RHSV Heritage Committee: RHSV statements on the Queen Victoria Market: pavilion, and heritage buildings in Therry Street
'REMEMBERING MELBOURNE' BOOK UPDATE: New stock of reprint with corrections now available ORDER NOW!
COLLECTIONSThe RHSV collection is a treasure trove including manuscripts, books, pamphlets, ephemera, photographs, artworks and maps.
EXHIBITIONSExhibitions are held on various historical themes throughout the year.
VICTORIAN COMMUNITY HISTORY AWARDSClick for details of THE 2018 Victorian Community History Awards.
Coming Up at the RHSV
Every Mon: Walking tours of Flagstaff Gardens, 11am & 2pm. $10 (u16 yrs free), book: 9326 9288.
Fri 22 Jun: Trivia Night
Sat 23 Jun: History Victoria Support Group seminar
Sat 30 Jun: Athenaeum Club Tour
Mon 2 Jul: Artist's books : what and why?
Mon 2 Jul: Artist's books : what and why?
Mon 2 Jul: Rare score : An Ode to MusicVictorian History Events Calendar
26/06/2018 Researching the Counties of Northern England 29/06/2018 Melbourne Rare Book Week lecture 01/07/2018 Antique Roadshow, Sandringham 01/07/2018 Glen Eira Story Telling Walk “Let us Entertain You” 08/07/2018 Edward Byam Wight: Port Phillip Pioneer RHSV Online Forums
The RHSV hosts a number of forums about various aspects of Victorian History.
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Phone: 03 9326 9288 | The RHSV acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government through Arts Victoria.
