Friday 4 October 2.00 p.m.
La Trobe Art Institute,
121 View Street Bendigo
The Bendigo Historical Society collection contains boxes, folders, drawers and shelves concealing a hidden world of stories – full of surprises, connections, achievements and disappointments.
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Tour will include an Open House and presentation from the owners about the history of the buildings and the story of the renovations.
This will be followed by a morning tea of scones with jam and cream, fruit platters and barrel tea in the banquet room.
Members $30 Non-members $40
Please note the later start time of 10:30 a.m.
Bookings essential
https://events.humanitix.com/walk-into-history-meet-the-neighbours
Online bookings preferred. In-person bookings may be made at History House 11 MacKenzie Street, Bendigo.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
A Spring stroll and drive in Axedale FULLY BOOKED Wait list available.
Join tour leader, Kay Macgregor, a local of Axedale, and enjoy a journey of discovery where some intriguing history will be revealed. Bridges, bluestone and pubs, Axedale has many stories to tell.
Tag-a-long for a short tour by car and on foot.
Sturdy footwear advised.
Meet at Axedale Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Axedale.
Limited numbers
Bookings essential – All details and booking at:
https://events.humanitix.com/walk-into-history-a-spring-stroll-and-drive-in-axedale
Online bookings preferred.
In-person bookings may be made at History House 11 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Members $5.00. Non-members $10.00.
Image: Campaspe River Axedale
The unique miner’s cottage on the Bendigo
Goldfields – the cheap, rudimentary housing of the working class.
Tour leader: Charles Fahey
Meet: Car park at the Hockey Centre, Ironbark.
Bookings Required
Full details on Booking Site.
https://events.humanitix.com/walk-into-history-the-unique-miner-s-cottage-on-the-bendigo-goldfields
Members $5.00. Non-members $10.00.
Members $5.00. Non-members $10.00.
Image SLV. Carters and Drivers 1912.
Keva Lloyd has been researching this topic and will present an illustrated talk at the La Trobe Art Institute. He has uncovered some fascinating information about the people and places that were central to this side of life in Bendigo.
Did it really have forty one hotels in 1888?
Join us on a walk of the unique heritage streetscapes around the Eaglehawk CBD to enjoy some of the fabulous architecture and hear some stories from locals about the history of their homes.
Meet at the Eaglehawk Town Hall (Star Cinema) at 10.00 a.m.
Members $5.00. Non-members $10.00.
Tour of Langley Estate – a goldfields landmark since 1904.
By popular demand – a return to Langley Estate at 484 Napier St. White Hills.
Thomas and Simone Heywood will guide us through the wonderful history of the estate.
Tour and morning tea. – $25. Bookings essential – Message 0472 975 068
Members’ and Friends’ Meeting Elaine Doling, Heritage Consultant.
Reading Bendigo Better is the first of a series of public presentations about aspects of built heritage in Bendigo and how a better understanding of connections to the past can help shape the future. Elaine’s talk will focus on some particular types of built heritage and show connections to work patterns and a changing Bendigo
Free event. All welcome.
Image from State Library Victoria.
itage FestivalTour of Langley Estate – a goldfields landmark since 1904.
By popular demand – a return to Langley Estate at 484 Napier St. White Hills.
Thomas and Simone Heywood will guide us through the wonderful history of the estate.
Tour and morning tea – $25. 00
