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24.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday Do you want to take a step back in time and explore the rich history of Ballarat? The Historic Urban Landscape has created a series of images that showcase Ballarat and allow you to compare the past with the present. ... Head over to http://www.hulballarat.org.au/sliders.php and see if you can spot the differences. What's your favourite historical building in Ballarat? #Ballaratheritageweekend

23.01.2022 Wherever you are on this 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, please pause for a moment as we pay tribute to those soldiers who died fighting to protect our nation.

23.01.2022 Liana Skewes of Finding Femme presents an inspired short film featuring her favourite vintage fashion ensembles for the Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend History at Home series. Join Liana in some iconic and picturesque Ballarat locations for Fash~un! Know someone who loves fashion as much as we do? Tag them in the comments below so that they can also enjoy this special presentation. ... Visit https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/ballarat-heritage-week/ now to view Liana’s film. #ballaratheritageweekend

23.01.2022 Held every year on August 4, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is celebrated. This day is an opportunity for the whole community to celebrate children with a focus on kids, culture, family and Community. In case you missed it, check out some of our First Nations content from the 2020 Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend here. https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/first-nations-people/... #BallaratHeritageWeekend

22.01.2022 The City of Ballarat is in Caretaker Period from 12pm on Tuesday 22 September until 6pm on Saturday 24 October. To comply with our Election Period Policy and the Local Government Act 2020, social media, marketing and communications activity will be limited and community engagement including comments will be restricted. For more information, please visit our website. https://bit.ly/35IJ5eZ

22.01.2022 It's International Friendship Day (30th July). Here at Ballarat Heritage Weekend we are reflecting on all the wonderful new and familiar faces and people we are fortunate enough to meet each year. Heritage brings people together across cultures, generations and through the incredible stories and events we share.... we look forward to continuing to share our city and our stories with you. #BallaratHeritageWeekend

21.01.2022 Join the Eureka Centre Ballarat for Talking History on Tuesday 3rd November. Robyn Annear will be live online at 5.30pm presenting Words that Burn followed by a Q&A session. #ballarathistory #1850shistory #BallaratHeritage #eurekacentreballarat

21.01.2022 All the challenges that we have worked through this year see us writing our towns continuous historical stories. Covid has impacted each and everyone of us differently. 1300Roar a designed to assist the community emotionally manage the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, residents were encouraged to dial in to a hotline express their emotions. Those feelings have now been transformed into a specially composed piece of music written and produced by local composers, international...ly recognised Rae Howell with support from emerging composer Brannoc Whetter. Take a moment to listen 'In So Many Words - Covid emotions converted to Music'

21.01.2022 A Ballarat classic is returning!

19.01.2022 This week is National Reconciliation Week and we would like to share a reflection from Ballarat’s first Survival Day Dawn Service held at Lake Wendouree on January 26, 2020. Ballarat’s (Virtual) Heritage Weekend History at Home series will revisit the ceremony with a presentation of images from this historically important event, which has been nominated for a prestigious HART (Helping Achieve Reconciliation Together) award. Visit https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/first-nations-people/ to view this presentation and more from the History at Home series.

18.01.2022 Nathaniel Buchanan’s Eerie Tour experiences bring visitors from all around Victoria and Australia seeking out his Dark Tourism offerings. For the Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend History at Home series, Nathaniel brings us a sneak peak into his tour experience with some highlights from the Old Cemetery, the Old Gaol and the Ballarat Town Hall. Visit https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/dark-histories/ and tune in to Nathaniel’s virtual tour.... Are you keen to know more about the Old Cemetery? Book a ticket into a LIVE online talk with Nathaniel Buchanan presented by Love, Ballarat tomorrow at 2pm. Visit the website for more information on LIVE talks. Tag a friend below who would love to see the dark side of Ballarat's history. Image: Hstudios Eerie Ghost Tours Ballarat #ballaratheritageweekend

18.01.2022 Join the Ballarat Libraries this Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend History at Home series as they tell an incredible story about a local Ballarat teacher who was kidnapped by Ned Kelly and his gang, and how he managed to foil the Kelly gang’s plan! Visit www.ballaratheritageweekend.com/ballarat-libraries to view this story and more from the History at Home series. Image:... Ned Kelly in pictures: The man who became an Australian legend Publisher: Southdown Press Year: 1970 #ballaratheritageweekend

18.01.2022 How lucky is Ballarat to have so many visible links to great history

17.01.2022 Celebrating History through Art! This beautiful exhibition 'The Golden Pantomime' created by Madeleine Cruise and Ruby Pilven Ceramics is one to not miss. Pilven’s porcelain and stoneware ceramic pieces are based on both historical and imagined forms that act as storytellers and props from domestic and natural spaces. Likewise, Cruise’s interior paintings feature tableware and decorative objects that celebrate the ritual in everyday life.... #BallaratHeritage #ballaratlifestyle #ballarat #ballaarat

16.01.2022 Recap some of the incredible facial hair that was on display at the virtual edition of the Ballarat Beard & Stache Competition this year by looking through this epic gallery! #ballaratheritageweekend

16.01.2022 For our final presentation of the 2020 Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend History at Home series, local historian Dr David Waldron shares an insight into intriguing marks discovered in one of our iconic historic buildings - the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Dr Waldron has a wealth of knowledge on folklore, customs and traditions of the Goldfields. Perhaps you’ve found something curious hidden in your walls? Tune in via www.ballaratheritageweekend.com/dark-histories to ...find out what it could be! #ballaratheritageweekend

15.01.2022 Here are the results from the 2020 Ballarat Beard & Stache Competition - see below! What a great success it has been hosting the competition entirely online this year! A big thank you to the Ballarat Beard and Moustache Union (BBMU) for all your hard work and to everyone who got involved in the competition! For more of the Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend - History at Home series please visit: www.ballaratheritageweekend.com.... #ballaratheritageweekend

15.01.2022 While we don’t get to ride in the Ballarat Tweed Ride this year, we can still enjoy the history and stunning route of the ride with organiser and blogger Liana Skewes of Finding Femme. Liana will take you through the leaf-filled Autumn streets of Ballarat sharing her insights and experiences. Visit https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/ballarat-heritage-week/ to join her - don’t forget your Tweed jacket!... #ballaratheritageweekend

15.01.2022 In case you missed it over #BallaratHeritageWeekend virtual edition. Sonika are today sharing the reflections of live music by Mick Trembath. Tune in at 5.00pm

13.01.2022 ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. NAIDOC Week aims to increase awareness of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The week-long celebrations will provide an opportunity for the wider Ballarat community to learn more about the lives and culture of Indigenous Peoples. The full program can be access at https://bit.ly/36mebI5

12.01.2022 Dreams do come true! 1870 Melbourne Cup winner Nimblefoot was owned by Walter Craig of Ballarat. Walter Craig purchased the 'Bath's Hotel' in 1857, which we know today at Craigs Royal Hotel. Craig dreamt four months before the race that his horse won the Melbourne Cup but noted the jockey wore a black armband. Craig's prediction came true. His horse won the Cup and the jockey, J Day wore the armband in Craig's honour as he had passed away before the running of the race. ... : City of Ballarat Smith, Archibald Vincent 1837-1874 photographer [ca. 1866]

11.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY! The post-event survey for Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend - History at Home series is live on the website and we'd love to hear your feedback about our online event. Click the link below to share your thoughts! https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/online-survey/... #ballaratheritageweekend

09.01.2022 Cold mornings, but gorgeous days - Ballarat in winter is spoiling us! Take time to exercise your mind and body, while taking in the gorgeous views and walking trails Ballarat has to offer. What are your favourite trails to walk in Ballarat? ... Ballarat Heritage Weekend #BallaratHeritageWeekend #ballaratinwinter #visitballarat

07.01.2022 Come and join an exploration of Ballarat’s Nationally significant Eureka story. Join our team and guest presenters as they visit the sites and monuments around Ballarat and help us connect with this remarkable Australian foundational story. The Eureka Centre at the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park is the starting point for experiencing the Eureka story, but the enduring legacy of Eureka means that evidence of this foundation story of Australian democracy is widespread.... Visit https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/ballarats-eureka-herit/ Stay tuned for more of the Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend History at Home series! Image: Reginald Wood (compiler) Schoolboys at the Eureka Stockade monument ca. 1920-ca.1935 Glass lantern slide State Library of Victoria, H2004.41/8 Eureka Centre Ballarat #ballaratheritageweekend

06.01.2022 The Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend History at Home series features a range of heritage experiences from our First Nations Peoples culture to more recent histories. Enjoy a light-hearted walk down memory lane with Mick Trembath (local musician) to the year 1988. Mick reflects on the live music scene in Ballarat and the Bridge Mall Inn. Visit https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/music-reflections/ to view this musical reflection ... Did you enjoy good times with friends in live music venues in Ballarat in the 80's? Tag your friends below and reflect on these memories together Image: Mick Trembath #ballaratheritageweekend

05.01.2022 The Eureka Centre Ballarat's Talking History series is back tomorrow (5.30pm - 6.30pm). Full details below

05.01.2022 Thank you for tuning in to the 2020 Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend - History at Home series of online videos. A huge thanks to ALL the event contributors who provided interesting, engaging, fun and intriguing content for the weekend! If you missed out on seeing these stories, please visit www.ballaratheritageweekend.com to view them anytime, and don't forget to share your experience of the event by completing the post-event survey! Link in the comments! #ballaratheritageweekend

03.01.2022 Well done to Love, Ballarat on the schedule of LIVE history talks and shows held this weekend to coincide with Ballarat Heritage Weekend! If you missed out, there is still an opportunity to purchase tickets to get the live recordings. See details below. For more of the Ballarat (Virtual) Heritage Weekend - History at Home series, please visit: www.ballaratheritageweekend.com.... #ballaratheritageweekend

02.01.2022 John Finning will take you on a guests’ tour of Ballarat’s iconic Craigs Royal Hotel Craig's Royal Hotel is 160 years old and the experience of the building is just as rich and authentic now as it was when Dame Nellie Melba sang from the balcony in 1908. Visit https://ballaratheritageweekend.com/heritage-hospitality/ to view this presentation and more from the History at Home series.... Image: Ian Carter #ballaratheritageweekend