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Welcome to the RAHS

The Royal Australian Historical Society is a voluntary organization founded in Sydney in 1901 to encourage Australians to understand more about their history. It has a membership throughout Australia and all its activities and facilities are funded by contributions from its members and benefactors.

The Royal Australian Historical Society is a cultural organization that works for the benefit of its members and the broader community to:

  • promote interest in Australian history
  • advance the study of Australian history, and
  • broaden opportunities for participation in historical research.

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Download our exciting new Promotional Brochure: an Introduction to the RAHS and/or our Media Kit.



WHAT’S ON in HISTORY HOUSE?

Exciting new CALENDAR of EVENTS November – March

All our members have now received their own copy of the RAHS Calendar of Events. Would you like to be amongst the first to receive our quarterly Calendar of Events

Plus receive our exclusive publications  - Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society and History Magazine

 

With our 2012 Annual Council Election coming up 2 May, please ensure you have a Nomination Form.

 


The Royal Australian Historical Society Needs Your Help!

Volunteer your time

We have many small and interesting jobs for anyone with a passion for history that would like to help us on a regular or irregular basis. For enquiries please contact our This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Financial Assistance

We always need financial assistance. Small and large donations are welcome as are parcels of shares (contact us to arrange an off-market transfer at no expense to you).  Donations to certain RAHS funds are tax deductible.

For further information: Please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Maria Walsh, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 02 9247 8001.

 


 

 

 

Latest News

UPCOMING RAHS EVENTS
Thursday 26 January 2012 Australia Day - Potluck with History   Call in to History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney, the home of the Royal Australian Historical Society, open between 10:00am and 4:00pm on...
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Annual Conference
State History Conference Maitland 29-30 October 2011 This years’ RAHS State History Conference was a great success, attracting over 150 participants to a two-day program. Speakers addressed the theme “Of Droughts and...
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UPCOMING EVENTS
nationaltrust-logoNational Trust Heritage Awards 2012 Hurry! Applications & nominations may be made until Monday 6 February 2012. The National Trust Heritage Awards offer a unique opportunity to showcase individuals, organisations, government departments...
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OUT and ABOUT
walks-in-glebe   Explore early Glebe architecture with a self-guided tourThe Glebe Society invites you to explore the architecture of Glebe using self-guided tours available on our website, Glebe Walks - http://www.glebewalks.com.au/ The website...
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Can you identify these pictures?
The RAHS website’s header shows a changing selection of our historic photographs. Occasionally the images arrive in the library with no other information. Can you help identify the place in the...
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