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Movers and shakers at the 2025 AGM

A big congratulations to the movers and shakers announced at our AGM on Tuesday. Our first announcement is a big...

2024 AGM + 2025 SGM – agenda and documentation

Dear Members We look forward to welcoming as many members as possible to the RHSV's Special General Meeting (SGM) and...

Introducing Claudia, our new Images Collection Officer

Welcome Claudia Donovan, the newest member of the RHSV team! She will be joining us mid-May to start her new...

Congratulations 2024 Victorian Community History Award winners

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the 2024 Victorian Community History Awards! We extend our heartfelt thanks for your...

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What's on at the RHSV

Squatters, Snodgrass, and the spoils of colonialism in Victoria – law, land, and corruption
July 16 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
We are delighted that Professor Kate Auty will deliver the Society’s second Paul Mullaly History and Law Lecture. In this paper ...
RARE BOOK WEEK: Hoarder or Historian?
July 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Is our history in a drawer, a scrapbook, or a curated collection? Speaker: Mandy Bede This talk will focus on a selection of ephem...
RARE BOOK WEEK: Scapegoats of the Empire
July 29 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Recently, the library of esteemed community historian Weston Bate was donated to the RHSV. Amongst the many gems was a rare book, ...

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YARRA BIRRARUNG: ARTISTS, WRITERS AND THE RIVER

Curated by Dr Judith Buckrich. Designed by Daisy Searls. From 28 November 2024 to July 2025 - 28 November 2024 - July 2025

This exhibition is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the book explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history.

Upcoming Victorian History Events

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Duneira Estate Winter House Tours with morning tea in the stables
July 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Duneira is running guided Winter House tours showcasing Stuart Stoneman’s extensive Art Collection. Stoneman was DuneiraR...
Echoes of the 19th Century
July 15 @ 6:30 pm
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the 19th century with the Four Seasons String Quartet at the PM...
Labassa: Christmas In July
July 20 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a traditional mid-winter Christmas in the lavish surroundings of Labassa. We’ve deck...