Ghosts of the Old City, Williamstown 19 Apr 2024 Explore King William’s Town by lamp light, steeped in history, apparitions, alleyways and lager. Tour departs from Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016 3 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Exhibition: Connecting with the Past Through Photographs 19 Apr 2024 Discover how times have changed in Williamstown, Newport and Spotswood through a curated series of photographs. Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown 3016 10 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts, Libraries
HMAS Castlemaine Guided Tour 20 Apr 2024 Step inside the Heritage Registered World War II Corvette HMAS Castlemaine. 3 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Manemit/Early Winter Walk on Country 20 Apr 2024 Join Willie Pepper and Matt Sykes from Regeneration Projects for a walk on Country along Skeleton Creek to celebrate the traditional season of Manemit (early Winter). Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Patchwork Quilts: Connecting Threads from Tradition to Innovation 20 Apr 2024 Join Seabreeze Quilters and acclaimed quilt maker Rachaeldaisy Dodd for a day honouring quilts. Lorraine Bedella Seniors Centre, 60 Walker Close, Altona North 3025 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Music & arts, Talks & workshops
Family History Social Discussion 20 Apr 2024 Are you interested in exploring your family history but unsure where to start? The team at Altona Homestead are happy to help. Altona Homestead, Logan Reserve, 128 Queen Street, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
How to Record a Painful History 20 Apr 2024 Lessons in cross-cultural collaboration with Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Marguerita Stephens. Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Library
Maritime Open Houses and Shore Walk 21 Apr 2024 Come behind the gates and doors of Williamstown’s historic yacht clubs and marinas, maritime operations and shipwright workshops. Multiple locations along the Williamstown waterfront, Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
The Birds - A Fairy Tale: A Book Reading and Talk by Sally Nansen 21 Apr 2024 Join us for Sally Nansen's captivating journey through time, nature, and a 19th-century child's perspective in 'The Birds - A Fairy Tale'. Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Library
Inner West Symphony Orchestra Inaugural Concert 21 Apr 2024 Join us to celebrate the first major concert of the newly formed Inner West Symphony Orchestra. Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts
Williamstown Cemetery Walk: Convict Graves and Tales 22 Apr 2024 Join a guided walking tour around Williamstown Cemetery, one of Victoria’s oldest graveyards. Williamstown Cemetery, Champion Road, Williamstown North 3018 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Altona Homestead Guided Tour 23 Apr 2024 Enjoy a guided tour of Altona’s oldest residential building. Altona Homestead, Logan Reserve, 128 Queen Street, Altona 3018 1 more date Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Step Back in Time: Williamstown Walking Tour 23 Apr 2024 Step back in time and unlock the secrets of the historic waterfront and seaport of Williamstown with free guided heritage walking tours. Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, corner of Syme Street and Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016 2 more dates Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Talks & workshops
An Afternoon in the Heritage Room 23 Apr 2024 Join us in the Heritage Room at Williamstown Library to discover our curated archive collection and explore our new Library of Things. Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Library
Short Film: Hidden Histories 23 Apr 2024 Hidden Histories captures the stories and memories of South Kingsville and Spotswood residents. Hobsons Bay Civic Centre foyer, 115 Civic Parade, Altona 3018 1 more date Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts
Signatures from the Front 24 Apr 2024 Discover the stories of local WW1 servicemen and women through one of the most significant objects in the Williamstown Historical Society collection – the Agnes Hansen quilt. Williamstown Town Hall foyer, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown 3016 2 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts, Talks & workshops
Author Talk 'Life So Full of Promise: Our WWI Lost Generation' 24 Apr 2024 Acclaimed historian, biographer and speaker Ross McMullin presents his most recent book about Australia’s lost generation of World War I. Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Library
Sons of Williamstown 25 Apr 2024 Visit the Sons of Williamstown Honour Board this Anzac Day. Williamstown Town Hall foyer, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts
Holy Trinity Vicarage Tour 26 Apr 2024 Explore the historic premises that has been home for the vicars of the Holy Trinity Williamstown parish since 1886. Holy Trinity Vicarage, 2 Pasco Street, Williamstown 3016 1 more date Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Exhibition: Pier Revue 27 Apr 2024 Pier Revue showcases the work of local artists and their connection to the heritage and future of the much-loved Altona Pier. Joel Gallery, 5 Sargood Street, Altona 3018 21 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts
Big Country Games Day 27 Apr 2024 Come and try traditional children's games from First Nations communities across mainland and the Torres Strait Islands with Aunty Pauline. Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Library
Preserving the Past in Jars 27 Apr 2024 Join the Altona CWA for a lesson in how to keep traditions alive through the process of preserving. Brooklyn Community Hall, 22 Cypress Avenue, Brooklyn 3012 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Newport Lakes Heritage Walk 28 Apr 2024 Join author Dominique Hes and colleagues for a guided walk around Newport Lakes to hear about its ecological and heritage past. Newport Lakes, Lakes Drive, Newport 3015 1 more date Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Old Laverton School Heritage Open Day 28 Apr 2024 Step inside the Old Laverton School and learn about its varied history as a schoolhouse, private residence and now as a community and cultural facility. Old Laverton School, 115 Civic Parade, Altona, Altona Meadows 3018 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts
William Cooper: An Aboriginal Life Story 30 Apr 2024 Join author Bain Attwood for a fascinating discussion that sheds light on Cooper’s enduring legacy and explores his connection to our local heritage. Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Balancing the Past, Present and Future of Williamstown Botanic Gardens 30 Apr 2024 Established in 1860, the Williamstown Botanic Garden was one of Melbourne's first public gardens. Explore what it takes to maintain it. Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Library
Secrets of the Pinetum 02 May 2024 Follow the winding pathways of Williamstown Botanic Gardens through the rejuvenated Pinetum to discover the intriguing origins and fascinating stories of the tree collection. Williamstown Botanic Gardens, Corner of Giffard Street and Osborne Street, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops