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 central Melbourne.
RHSV Submission on Point Nepean National Park Master Plan
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN for the Federation of Australian Historical Societies Merit Awards. Find out more
2017 INSURANCE FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETIES: Details and documents for 2017 insurance for our affiliate societies is now available.
'REMEMBERING MELBOURNE' BOOK UPDATE:We can take no further orders for 'Remembering Melbourne', but copies may be available from QBD Books
Access the RHSV Catalogue
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 2017 Victorian Community History Awards.
Coming Up at the RHSV
Every Monday: Walking tours of the Flagstaff Gardens, 11am & 2pm. $10 (under 16 yrs free), bookings 9326 9288.
Sat 1 Jul: Tour of the Australian Club
Mon 3 Jul: Lecture: What will the rare book of the future look like?
Tue 4 Jul: Lecture: Rare advice: How to settle in Victoria
Victorian History Events Calendar
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.
