Historical folk & family costumes

Tiani returns to introduce us to family research through costumes and how to construct them. She will talk about folk and regional costumes with several costumes on display. Tiani will also demonstrate how to put on a sari. Bring and share anything you have at home. Afternoon tea provided.

When: Wednesday 21st October 2pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event or cost
Bookings essential phone 59671588

Cheers, Maryanne

Three Bells - birth, marriage, death, an exhibition and talk

Ann Dixon is an authority on fashions of the past, as well as one of our family history gurus. Join Ann Dixon for a talk on the customs of births, marriages and deaths

A display of costumes will feature at Knox Library from 19th-26th September

When: Friday 25th September 12noon
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98011422

Cheers, Maryanne

Dinner at Eight - Dining customs and costumes

Join Ann Dixon for an interesting and entertaining historical look at customs and costumes associated with dining.

When: Thursday 26th March 1:30 pm
Where: Healesville Library, 231 Maroondah Highway, Healesville
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bookings essential phone 59624423

Cheers, Maryanne