Events in July 2023
3 Diary dates for more BHS events & significant fundraising launch. Saturday 1 July, 11am -12.00 Fundraising Appeal Launch – all welcome History House, 11 MacKenzie Street Bendigo Bendigo is getting a community museum. Join us as The Hon. Maree Edwards, MP and City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Andrea Metcalf, ...
Walk into History Sunday March 5
Sunday 5 March, 10.00 a.m. Bendigo Women, a celebration of International Women’s Day.Tour leaders, Pip Johanson and Heather McNeillMeet at the Tourist Information Centre, Pall Mall, Bendigo The International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme is: #EmbraceEquity. During this walk you will be introduced, or learn more about only a few ...
History House reopening January 31.
The BHS Collection has been relocated to History House at 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo. The new location is now open ...
“Walks into History” February and March 2023
Cost: Non members $10.00 Members $5.00 (unless otherwise specified). Sunday 5 February 2023, 10.00 a.m. A new perspective from the Bendigo Creek. Tour leader: Peter Cox, President, National Trust Bendigo Branch A walk from Golden Square Fire Station to Lake Weeroona along the cobblestones of the Bendigo Creek with commentary on various ...
History House Reopening January 31.
Bendigo Historical Society History House at 11 Mackenzie Street will be closed for six weeks. History House will reopen on Tuesday January 31 from 9.00 a.m.- 3.00 p.m. Email contact will still be available. See details on the BHS website.
Sunday Walk and Open House
December 4th 10.00 a.m. “On the Way to History House” with BHS members. Meet at the View Street entrance of the QEO. The walk will explore the area around View Street and Mackenzie Street. History House will be open from 11.00 a.m. for a rescheduled Open Day for Members. Participants ...
BHS Christmas Luncheon
Bendigo Historical Society Cordially Invites You to Our Annual Christmas Luncheon and Recognition of service to BHS of Jim Evans and Kay MacGregor Friday December 9, 2022 Bendigo Basketball Stadium – Sky lounge area 91 Inglis St, West Bendigo Victoria 3550. Arrive 12 noon for 12.30 meal Two Course Lunch ...
Coming Events
Monthly Members’ meetings Friday November 4 “Fares to the Fair” Women Bus Conductors in Interwar Melbourne Emma Robertson, Associate Professor, La Trobe University. Walk Into History Sunday November 6th 10.00 a.m. “Balak Kalik Manya – Walking Together.” A short stroll through Dja Dja Wurrung’s history of Bendigo with Rodney ...
The wonders of mining at Victoria Hill Walks
RHSV History Month 1 – 30 October 2022 Final events. Sunday October 30th at 10.00 a.m. and 2 p.m. “The wonders of mining at Victoria Hill “ led by Billy Allen with extensive knowledge of geology and mining history.. Meet at Victoria Hill (opposite the Goldmines Hotel). Cost $10 ($5 ...
Creek Walk POSTPONED
POSTPONED The Walking Tour of Bendigo Creek scheduled for Sunday October 23 at 10.00 a.m. with Peter Cox (National Trust) has been postponed because of the predicted rain event over the weekend. This event will be rescheduled in 2023. RHSV History Month 1 – 30 October 2022 Final events. ...