June 7 @ 13:00 - 14:00 RAHS Day Lecture – Early Escapes from Sydney by Sea: The unknown routes from Port Jackson to the Spanish Americas, 1788-1820 Online via Zoom In this talk, Chris Maxworthy will reveal the convicts, soldiers, mariners and stowaways who escaped from Sydney between 1788-1820. Get Tickets Free
June 21 @ 13:00 - 14:00 RAHS Special Lecture – More than a Glass and Half: A History of Cadbury in Australia Online via Zoom In this lecture, Robert Crawford will tell the story of the Cadbury brand in Australia and illustrate Australians' unique connection with the brand. Get Tickets Free
June 22 @ 10:30 - 12:30 RAHS Excursion – Sydney Bus Museum Sydney Bus Museum 25 Derbyshire Road, Leichhardt, NSW, Australia Join us for a tour of the Sydney Bus Museum. This tour includes pick-up and drop-off in a vintage double-decker bus. $15
July 5 @ 13:00 - 14:00 RAHS Day Lecture – Forgetting Women in the History of Australian Science Online via Zoom In this presentation, Jane Carey will talk about the women who have been forgotten from the histories of Australian science. Get Tickets Free
July 26 @ 13:00 - 14:00 RAHS Special Lecture – Hanged for Bigamy? Alexander Wilson Smart’s Love Stories Online via Zoom In this presentation, Professor Méthot will discuss her research into an infamous murder case involving bigamist Alexander Wilson Smart. Get Tickets Free
August 2 @ 13:00 - 14:00 RAHS Day Lecture – Connecting Oceans: Barbadians in Australia Online via Zoom In this presentation, Roslyn Russell will explore the historical links between Australia and Barbados in the 19th century. Free
August 9 @ 11:00 - 13:00 RAHS/WEA Workshop – Using Trove to Discover the Australia of Yesteryear Online via Zoom In this workshop, Christine Yeats will show you how to use Trove's resources so you can discover more about the Australia of yesteryear. $32 – $35
August 16 @ 13:00 - 14:00 RAHS Special Lecture – Managing Change at the Sydney Opera House: An Illustrated Talk Online via Zoom In this talk, Alan Croker will discuss the recent upgrades at the Sydney Opera House and how these changes respect its cultural significance. Free