Past Events
February 2019
Friends of St Kilda Cemetery Tour, Wonderful Women
Come and join us for this fabulous walk through the cemetery, visiting the graves of Wonderful Women and hearing about their lives and significant achievements, Graves visited include Dame Mabel Brookes, Tilly Aston and many others. This is a most popular tour, so book soon. Cost is $15 and includes a delicious afternoon tea in the pavilion. Bookings: email info@foskc.org or telephone Liz 0422 379 053
March 2019
Friends of St Kilda Cemetery – Mayors of St Kilda Tour
Come and join Friends of St Kilda Cemetery on this great historical tour of the graves of the early mayors of St Kilda. From the first mayor to Albert Jacka, all are buried in St Kilda Cemetery. Hear fascinating tales to be told about their extraordinary lives. Cost $15 including afternoon tea: Bookings: email info@foskc.org or telephone 0422379053 We go all weather, rain, hail or shine, so please wear suitable clothing and bring an umbrella. Meet at main entrance to…
April 2019
Friends of St Kilda Cemetery – ANZAC Tour
Come and join the Friends of St Kilda Cemetery on our annual tour for Anzac Day and hear about the lives of those who fought during WW1 and other campaigns. This is one of our most popular tours. Cost $15 including afternoon tea; bookings: info@foskc.org; tel: 0422379053 We go all weather, rain, hail or shine, so please wear suitable clothing and bring an umbrella. Meet at main gates cnr Dandenong Road and Hotham Street, St Kilda East.
May 2019
A Life in the Law Tour – St Kilda Cemetery
Sunday 26 May 2019 at 2.00pm Come and join us on this walking tour through the cemetery and hear insightful tales of what it was like to work in the law in C19 Melbourne. Graves visited will include notable judges and barristers of the time and we will hear many amazing tales. Cost $15, includes afternoon tea. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Tel Liz 0422379053 or Sheila 9531 3648 Meet at main gates Dandenong Road
June 2019
MUSICIANS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS OF MELBOURNE TOUR – ST KILDA CEMETERY
Sunday 23 June 2019 at 2.00pm Come and hear stories from the grave about notable Melbourne musicians and photographic artists buried at St Kilda Cemetery on this fascinating walking tour. Cost $15 including afternoon tea. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Tel: Liz 0422379053 or Sheila 9531 3648 Meet at main gates Dandenong Road
July 2019
CORONERS, CONSTABULARY AND CRIME TOUR AT ST KILDA CEMETERY
Sunday 28 July 2019 at 2.00pm. Come and join the Friends of St Kilda Cemetery on this terrific walk around the cemetery for an insight into the work of police officers, coroners, unusual deaths and murders. Cost $15 including afternoon tea. Meet at main gates, Dandenong Road. Bookings email: info@foskc.org tel: 0422379053
August 2019
COLONIAL MERCHANTS OF MELBOURNE TOUR, ST KILDA CEMETERY
Sunday 25 August 2019 at 2.00pm. Come and join the Friends of St Kilda Cemetery on this terrific walk around the cemetery visiting the graves of some of Melbourne's famous merchants...a wonderful tour led by Claire. Cost $15 including afternoon tea. Meet at main gates Dandenong Road. Bookings email info@foskc.org or tel 0422379053
March 2021
Walking tour: Colonial Mayors of Prahran
Come and listen to the fascinating stories of the lives of those Colonial Prahran Mayors on a walking tour of St Kilda Cemetery led by Claire Barton. St Kilda Cemetery, Dandenong Road, St Kilda East Melway 58 F9 Cost: $15 includes refreshments afterwards Meet at the Main Gates at 2.00pm Bookings required. Ring Gabriel on 0451831102, email gabrielhermes@live.com or go to http://foskc.org We go in all weathers, rain, hail or shine so please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring…
May 2022
Ancient Mariners: Captains, Pilots and Steamship Owners
Come and listen to the fascinating stories of the lives of these Ancient Mariners on a walking tour, led by Claire Barton, of St Kilda Cemetery
November 2022
St Kilda: Horsing Around the Cemetery
The Friends of St Kilda Cemetery are offering a great Spring Racing Carnival tour of the cemetery. Clair Barton leads the tour and you'll hear about the jockeys, trainers and racing identities in St Kilda Cemetery. Cost: $15 includes afternoon tea Meet at the Dandenong Road Gates at 1.45pm Bookings required. Email info@foskc.org or ring 0451831102 We go in all weathers, rain, hail or shine so please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear and bring an umbrella. St Kilda Cemetery,…
April 2023
Renowned Gardeners walking tour of St Kilda Cemetery
Friends of St Kilda Cemetery Renowned Gardeners tour led by Claire Barton on Sunday 30 April. The tour is offered at 1.00 pm and again at 3.00 pm. This event will introduce participants to gardeners who designed many of Melbourne's famous gardens. Visit the graves and hear the enthralling stories of renowned gardeners: Baron Ferdinand Jacob von Mueller, Joseph Sayce, Ian Higgins and William Sangster. Among the renowned gardeners is Ina Higgins, the first woman to graduate from Burnley College, and…