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

  • New Members welcome and Higinbotham Lecture

    RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    An event to welcome New Members and introduce them to the many facets of the RHSV followed by drinks and Geraldine Moore's lecture on George Higinbotham.

    Free
  • Lecture: Geraldine Moore on key events in the life of George Higinbotham

    RHSV ZOOM by Invitation , Australia

    George Higinbotham was a highly influential politician in colonial Victoria. One of his contemporaries described him as a man of ‘dash and daring’ who ‘won from privilege and class ground that they have never since been able to recover.’ Even today debate rages about his character and his legacy. Some see him as a visionary
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    $10 – $20
  • History Week 2019

    History Week 2019

    History Week 2019 will run from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 October. Keep watch for new initiatives around History Week and our flagship event during History Week, the Victorian Community History Awards.

  • Historical Houses in South Yarra: Philippe Batters

    Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern, Melbourne, Australia

    Well known local identity real estate agent Philippe Batters, will present an illustrated talk about historical houses in South Yarra.

  • History Week 2019

    History Week 2019

    History Week 2019 will run from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 October. Keep watch for new initiatives around History Week and our flagship event during History Week, the Victorian Community History Awards.

  • Walking tour: Batmania

    The Former Age Building 655 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    RHSV researcher, Fiona Graham, has put together a new guided walking tour of the south-western corner of the CBD - today it is a slightly raffish, down-at-heel part of town but back in 1835 it was where everything was unfolding. Come and learn something new about your city.

    Free
  • History Week 2019

    History Week 2019

    History Week 2019 will run from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 October. Keep watch for new initiatives around History Week and our flagship event during History Week, the Victorian Community History Awards.

  • The Genealogical Society of Victoria: an introduction

    Genealogical Society of Victoria Level 1, 10 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    As part of History Week the Genealogical Society of Victoria is holding an information session especially for RHSV members and friends. For anyone contemplating researching their family this event is key. It is also of great interest for those undertaking more general research as family research skills and resources can be used to create histories for any characters, not just your family.

    Free
  • History Week 2019

    History Week 2019

    History Week 2019 will run from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 October. Keep watch for new initiatives around History Week and our flagship event during History Week, the Victorian Community History Awards.

  • R U Ready? 10 Years On

    Wandong Heathcote Junction Memorial Park Epping Kilmore Road, Wandong, VIC, Australia

    The Wandong History Group in collaboration with the Wandong CFA invite you to attend R U Ready? 10 Years On event at the Wandong Memorial Park. The WHG will stage a Post Bushfire Recovery Photographic Exhibition to showcase the community’s resilience & screening our 2019 Commemorative DVD and unveiling a whole of Wandong Primary School artwork.