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In the words of Carole King: “City streets, the stories that they tell”

"When the Hoddle Grid was superimposed on the early Melbourne landscape in 1837 it did not take into account the...

Calling Miss Phryne Fisher

Where was Miss Fisher when, "At 10.30pm on Wednesday, January 29, 1947, four gunshots echoed off the walls of the...

MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR TO CANBERRA for VCE AUSTRALIAN HISTORY TEACHERS

Actually there is no mystery about this tour for teachers of VCE Australian History - it is 4 days in...

Heritage State Election Campaign

The RHSV has launched a campaign for the Victorian state election, aiming to get candidates to commit to restarting the...

Spotlight

VICTORIAN COMMUNITY HISTORY AWARD WINNERS 2022

The 2022 Victorian Community History Awards were announced on Friday 21 October during History Month

The 2022 Victorian Community History Awards ceremony was held at the Arts Centre for the first time in two years! Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson said, “The projects recognised today share the stories of Victoria’s past, helping us to better understand the communities we live in and their rich historical heritage. Congratulations to all award-winners for their outstanding work, and whose efforts ensure that Victoria’s diverse history lives on for generations to come.” #VCHA2022

Check out all the winners and commended entries in the 2022 VCHA here

What's on at the RHSV

What is a Drill Hall?
November 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Recently the RHSV took part in Open House Melbourne which concentrated our minds on the history and architecture of our home, the ...
MARKETING 101
December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Christina Browning, our new RHSV Marketing Manager, brings a wealth of experience to the RHSV – and not just in social media...
Flos Greig, Australia’s first woman lawyer with Iola Mathews
March 21, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
When Grata Flos Matilda Greig walked into her first law school class at the University of Melbourne in 1897, it was illegal for wo...

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KALEIDOSCOPE

Opens Wed 30 Mar 2022 - From 31 March to December 2022

Curated by Cheryl Griffin and designed by Katrin Strohl. Women have always played a pivotal role in the RHSV's long history however their achievements are rarely spotlighted. This splendid exhibition highlights just 50 of those women who have helped shape and nurture community history in Victoria through the RHSV.

Upcoming Victorian History Events

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What Ship Did You Come Out On?
November 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Discover the history of ships in Port Melbourne with local author Nick Cree. Nick Cree will be speaking about the ships that came ...
Family History Social Group
November 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until November 29, 2022
Do you enjoy friendly conversation and family history? Share your knowledge and skills with other group members in a friendly and ...
Talk – Ornamental Cast Iron Lace
November 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hotham History Project invites you to a talk on Ornamental Cast Iron Lace – by Robin Vowels. In the 1860s and 70s one of Hotham�...