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.

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Latest news:

Coming up: Annual AGL Shaw Lecture : Michael O'Brien on Charles La Trobe and Hugh Childers : The Ladder of Success in Victoria

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!

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  COLLECTIONS
  The RHSV collection is a treasure trove including manuscripts, books, pamphlets, ephemera, photographs, artworks and maps.
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  EXHIBITIONS
  Exhibitions are held on various historical themes throughout the year.
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  VICTORIAN COMMUNITY HISTORY AWARDS
  Click 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 Music

• Victorian History Events Calendar

  20/06/2018	Mirka and Georges; A Culinary Affair
  24/06/2018	Gone But Not Forgotten St Kilda Cemetery tour
  26/06/2018	Researching the Counties of Northern England
  29/06/2018	Melbourne Rare Book Week lecture
  01/07/2018	Glen Eira Story Telling Walk “Let us Entertain You”

• RHSV Online Forums

  The RHSV hosts a number of forums about various aspects of Victorian History.
  
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