Week of Events
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 -Revealing the Hidden: Historical Archaeology and Conservation of Unique Artefacts from 19th Century Melbourne
Revealing the Hidden: Historical Archaeology and Conservation of Unique Artefacts from 19th Century Melbourne
A National Archeaology Week Event This panel event draws on two recent conference papers: "A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes: Successful Collaboration and the Preservation of 19th Century Footwear from Deep Deposits below the Melbourne Rail Yard" and "Sound as a Barrel: Historical Archaeological Conservation of a Unique Timber Barrel from Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne."
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 -Curator’s Talk – Hoddle Grid: The Great Land Grab
Curator’s Talk – Hoddle Grid: The Great Land Grab
Join Dr Liz Rushen, curator of our new exhibition, "Hoddle Grid – The Great Land Grab", for a special Curator's Talk event at 2PM on Thusday 7 May in the gallery at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Enjoy some light refreshments as Dr Rushen takes us back to 1 June 1837 when Robert Hoddle
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 -RHSV Birthday x Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser
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May 21, 2026 -From Ruin to Renewal: Hidden Histories of Melbourne’s Plains
RHSV Birthday x Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria turns 117 years old on May 21. To celebrate we'll be hosting a morning tea as part of the Cancer Council's "Biggest Morning Tea". Come along, have a cuppa, a piece of cake, and help us raise much needed funds for Cancer Council. These funds will go towards vital
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From Ruin to Renewal: Hidden Histories of Melbourne’s Plains
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 forgotten landmarks tell of colonisation, survival, and cultural change, connecting today’s fast-growing communities with the region’s layered past. In this fascinating talk, we’ll explore how
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Friday, May 22, 2026
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
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Sunday, May 24, 2026
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