Rosalind Park Fernery
The Fernery in Rosalind Park: A Garden Feature of Nineteenth-Century Bendigo Hidden beneath the shade of towering River Red Gums in Rosalind Park lies one of Bendigo’s most distinctive historic garden features — the fernery. For generations of residents and visitors, this shaded garden has offered a quiet retreat within the city. Its story, however, […]
Walk into History Event Wine Bank On View
Wine Bank History Walk Join us for out latest Walk into History at Wine Bank. Wine Bank owner, Mark Coffey will lead a tour into the bank chambers on Sunday 6 July at 10am. Bookings are essential. BHS members $7.50 Non-members $15 For more details or to book go to the events page on our […]
Bendigo Heritage Attractions Fiesta
It’s Fiesta Time As part of Bendigo Heritage Attractions Fiesta, History House Museum will be open for extended hours on Saturday May 17th 2025 – 10am to 5pm Visitors will enjoy curated talks about selected items in the current exhibition “Treasures” which highlights a selection of people and stories from over 40,000 items in our […]
2025 Bendigo Historical Society Events
Events in Bendigo 2025 Our 2025 events are now on the ‘Events’ page of our website See our events page for details and links to book via Humanitix We run a variety of Bendigo history events, including walks, talks and tours. If you have any questions about our events please contact us. Follow us for […]
Walk Into History – Could Eaglehawk have been called Bendigo?
Sunday 2 June 2024 10.00 a.m. 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 […]
Tour of Langley Estate
Saturday 11 May 10.00 a.m. 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 […]
The Story of one of Bendigo’s Poppetheads – Car Tour
Saturday 4 May 2.00 p.m. The story of one of Bendigo’s steel Poppetheads – the symbol of the City Join James Lerk and Baden Coakley on a car tour commencing in the Whipstick and finishing at Happy Valley (near the Gold Mines Hotel) exploring the great symbol of Bendigo. Tour approx. 1 ½ […]
Tour of Langley Estate
National Trust Heritage Festival Saturday 11 May 10.00 a.m. 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. 00 […]
Theatres and Entertainers in years gone by
Sunday 7 April 2024 10.00 a.m. Bendigo’s fascinating history of stunning entertainers and glorious theatres. Tour leaders: Heather McNeill, Mary Richards and Pip Johanson. Meet: Steps of Capital Theatre, View St. Members $5.00. Non-members $10.00. Image – Plaza Theatre (SLV)
Women’s Cricket 150th Anniversary Match
Good Friday 29 March 2024 at 2.00 p.m. at the QEO. T20 Women’s Match between a Bendigo Representative Team and a Ballarat Representative Team. Free Entry. The first organized Australian Women’s Cricket Match was held in Bendigo at the Bendigo Easter Fair in 1874.