Join us for History Week

Discover the wonders of Victoria's past during
History Week 25th October - 1st November

We have a busy week of exhibitions and events including:

Belgrave Library
Monbulk Historical Society
Photographic display of the artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event


Research queries
General research queries answered.
When: Wednesday 28th October & Thursday 29th October 10:30am-1pm, Friday 30th October 2-5pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event


Croydon Library

Military History group - Hidden military tunnels
Local amateur archaeologist Mark Rawson will give a talk about the hidden military tunnels from the areas of Mt Evelyn, Merri Creek & Dandenong Ranges.
When: Friday 30th October 2pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Sq, Croydon
Cost: Free event


Croydon Historical Society
Heritage walk leaving from Croydon Hall, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon

When: Thursday 29th October 10am
Where: Croydon Hall, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon
Cost: Free event


Historic display
Historic display in the Museum Room, Croydon Library Complex
When: Saturday 31st October
Where: Museum Room, Croydon Library Complex, Civic Sq, Croydon
Cost: Free event


Healesville Library
Healesville & District Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Tuesday 27th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Healesville Library, 231 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Cost: Free event


Knox Library
Knox Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna Sth
Cost: Free event


Lilydale Library
Lilydale & District Historical Society
Help with research queries
When: Sunday 25th October, Saturday 31st October, Sunday 1st November
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson St, Lilydale.
Cost: Free event

Guided tour of the Lilydale Cemetery
When: Thursday 22nd October 1:30pm
Where: Meet at the main gate Lilydale Cemetery, 120 Victoria Rd, Lilydale
Cost: $5 per tour
Contact Ruby on 97350294 or Beth on 97395466

Churches & pubs tour
When: Thursday 22nd October 1:30pm
Where: Meet at the Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St, Lilydale
Cost: $5 per tour
Contact Ruby on 97350294 or Beth on 97395466


Montrose Library
Montrose Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Montrose Library, Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event

Open Day
When: Saturday 31st October
Where: Historic Montrose Cottage, (Montrose Town Centre, near library) Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event

Antiques & Collectibles appraisals
When: Saturday 31st October 12noon - 4pm
Where: Montrose Town Centre, near library, Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event


Mooroolbark Library
Mooroolbark History group
Memorabilia & photographic display celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mooroolbark Community Centre and the Red Earth festival.
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station St, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event


Mt Evelyn Library
Mt Evelyn History group
Mt Evelyn through the Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre (aka the library), 50 Wray Cr, Mt Evelyn
Cost: Free event


Wandin & District Historical Museum Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre (aka the library), 50 Wray Cr, Mt Evelyn
Cost: Free event


Ringwood Library
Warrandyte Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event


Ringwood Historical Society
Photographic display focusing on a drive for material on North Ringwood for the upcoming North Ringwood Heritage Weekend. The Ringwood Historical Society are undertaking a number of oral histories of ex-North Ringwood residents.
When: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event


Book Launch - From horseshoes to High Fashion, a history of Eastland by Richard Carter
When: Tuesday 27th October 8pm
Where: Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood
Cost: Free event


Yarra Junction Library
Upper Yarra Living History group
Photographic display for identification. Help identify local photos.
When: Tuesday 27th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event

Cheers, Maryanne