Past Events

Call into History House on Australia Day for a chance to visit our beautiful heritage building. While you are here, browse our book sale and listen to historians speaking about the events, people and places that have contributed to Australia's history.

Ian Macfarlane examines the lives of ten Australians who made their mark abroad. All were born in colonial Australia before Federation, but achieved prominence in the twentieth century before and immediately after the First World War.

The Sydney Town Hall is a late 19th-century heritage-listed town hall building in the city of Sydney, housing the chambers of the Lord Mayor of Sydney.

The Reserve Bank of Australia Museum tells the story of Australia’s banknotes against the background of the nation's economic and social development, from colonial settlement through to the current era.

Peter Cochrane is best known as an Australian historian but he has recently made the transition to successful novelist with his novel The Making of Martin Sparrow (Penguin 2018). Peter will discuss the life and times of Martin Sparrow, how he came to write the book and history’s part in the exercise.

In this presentation, Tegan Anthes will explore conservation fundamentals such as handling, cleaning, display and storage of a variety of objects, and provide some demonstrations of techniques that you can use and when you should call a conservator.

Join us at History House for the opportunity to learn more about the RAHS and our facilities. Enjoy light refreshments in our beautiful Reception rooms while mingling with RAHS staff, Councillors and long-term members.

Join us for an exciting regional seminar in Orange to learn about history in your local community and gain practical skills for your historical research. Topics will include how cemeteries can be used as sources for local history of an area, research tips and strategies from professional historians and insights into the various sources available on Trove and the new HLRV.

Have you ever wanted to go back in time and find out more about the history of your house and the area where you live? This seminar will discuss how to search for your property’s previous owners, learn about what it might have looked like – inside and outside − 50, 60 or 100 years ago and suggest strategies for discovering more about the history of your locality.