Events from May 14, 2018 – October 7, 2018 › Victorian History Events › – Page 2 – Royal Historical Society of Victoria

  • South Parkville Walk

    Experience some of the best examples in Australia of the eloquent 'boom era' architecture of the 19th century, in the quiet and picturesque residential enclave of South Parkville. You will
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  • From Ruin to Renewal: Hidden Histories of Melbourne’s Plains

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    A National Archeaology Week Event Western Melbourne’s open plains may look like blank space between suburbs—but dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover stories written into every ruined homestead. These
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    $5 – $10
  • How to Grow and use Herbs for Cooking, Medicine and Pleasure

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    Join award-winning author, broadcaster and organic gardening expert, Penny Woodward, for an inspiring talk on how to grow and use herbs for cooking, medicine and pleasure. Drawing on her decades
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    $5 – $10
  • Mechanics’ Institutes Resource Centre

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    Do you want to learn more about the history of your local mechanics’ institute? This talk will showcase the wide variety of material held in the Mechanics' Institutes Resource Centre
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    $5 – $10
  • Family History Workshop: Understanding Military Records

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    Have you discovered a relative who served in the military but aren’t sure how to uncover their story? Join us at the PMI Victorian History Library for a hands-on workshop,
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    $22 – $33
  • Writing the Crocodile

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    In this lively, engaging discussion Aaron and Michelle will discuss their co-written novel for middle grade readers, Spirit of the Crocodile. They'll talk about why they wrote it, how they
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    $5 – $10
  • The Antique Experience

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    More than just furniture and fine china, every antique holds a story, and few people know that better than Peter Leaver. In 1970, Peter and his partner Ken opened Kenneth
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    $5 – $10
  • Beyond the Book: Redefining Rarity in a Digital Age

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    In twenty years will the most valuable collection items still be printed on paper, or born in code? Join a cross-sector panel from the NFSA, ACMI, and the PMI Library
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    Free