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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.

  • Collections
    COLLECTIONS
    The RHSV collection is a treasure trove including manuscripts, books, pamphlets, ephemera, photographs, artworks, and maps.
  • Exhibitions
    EXHIBITIONS
    The RHSV's exhibitions engage a wide range of issues regarding Victoria's history, showcasing material from our collection.
  • Publications
    PUBLICATIONS
    The RHSV produces and sells a range of publications which promote various aspects of Victoria's history.
  • Coming Up at the RHSV

    • The Annual CJ La Trobe Society – AGL Shaw RHSV Joint Lecture
    • The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Colonist: George Alexander Gilbert 1815–1877
    • Find out more...
  • Victorian History Events Calendar

    05/05/2013 - 25/06/2013   We Saw The Queen
    22/05/2013 - 26/05/2013   Vintage Evening Gowns Exhibit
    26/05/2013   In a Heritage Garden - Kew Cemetery Walk
    11/06/2013   Sister Forrest and her service to Mothers and Babies in the City of Heidelberg 1925-1944
  • RHSV Online Forums

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