Showing posts with label History Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label History Week. Show all posts

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Donnybrook Cemetery Tour

Enjoy an informative walk and talk on a tour of this ten acre rural cemetery led by cemetery historian David Weatherill on Saturday October 25 as part of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria's History Week and the City of Whittlesea Cultural Heritage Program.
This pioneer cemetery was established in 1857 and is still open to burials.  Learn the stories of pioneers past while enjoying the Spring colour of wildflowers common in the cemetery at this time of year.  People with family history related connections welcome to come along and share their stories. Meet at the Malcolm Street, Donnybrook Cemetery at 2.00 pm

Thursday, October 11, 2012

The Red Queen: A Walk around Ivanhoe's Edwardian houses



The Red Queen: A Walk around Ivanhoe's Edwardian houses

Sunday 28 October 2.00 p.m.

As part of History Week 2012, Heidelberg Historical Society is hosting a heritage walk around the many Edwardian houses in Ivanhoe. The walk, conducted by Steven Barlow, will take approximately 1.5 hours and will depart from the War Memorial Reserve at the corner of Studley and Upper Heidelberg Roads at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday 28th October.

Cost $10.00 which includes booklet.
Bookings essential. Ring the museum on 9455 2130 and leave a message. A A return call will confirm your booking.