Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Promoting and preserving the history of Victoria.

The mission of the Society 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, to act as the peak body on behalf of local and specialist historical societies throughout Victoria, and as the historical society for the City of Melbourne.

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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
  The RHSV's exhibitions engage a wide range of issues regarding Victoria's history, showcasing material from our collection.
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  PUBLICATIONS
  The RHSV produces and sells a range of publications which promote various aspects of Victoria's history.

• Coming Up at the RHSV

  • RHSV Lecture: An Anti-Heroic Story: The History Of Political Labor In Victoria
  • 21 May 5.45 pm (following the RHSV AGM)
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• Victorian History Events Calendar

  10/03/2013 - 24/11/2013	Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Exhibition: 'Against the Forces'
  05/05/2013 - 25/06/2013	We Saw The Queen
  22/05/2013 - 26/05/2013	Vintage Evening Gowns Exhibit
  23/05/2013	House History Detectives

• RHSV Online Forums

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