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.

Drill Hall: December update: - read the Royal Historical Society of Victoria's proposal for a secure future at the Drill Hall with a Committee of Management.

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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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  JUDGE WILLIS CASEBOOKS
  The Judge Willis Casebooks are an invaluable record of Victoria's early legal jurisdiction and early Port Phillip life.

• Coming Up at the RHSV

  • Every Monday: Walking tours of the Flagstaff Gardens, 11am & 2pm. $10 (under 16 yrs free), bookings 9326 9288. Re-commences 26th Jan
    
  • Tuesday 17 Feb: Writing an engaging family history or memoir: who do you think you are?, 5.15 drinks. Lecture 5.45. Non-members $10. Members free. Bookings 9326 9288.
    

• Victorian History Events Calendar

  03/02/2015	Top Secret Crash at Bylands 1943
  10/02/2015	Heidelberg Historical Society Free Talk - Lina Bryans and the Darebin Bridge House Art Community
  17/02/2015	Writing an Engaging Family History or Memoir
  24/02/2015	Ted Baillieu on Victoria's WW1 Commemorations
  27/02/2015	St Kilda and World War 1

• RHSV Online Forums

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