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South Australia's History Festival

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8203 9888

Address: Victoria Drive 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://historyfestival.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Heritage SnAps Photo competition The Heritage SnAps photo competition is currently open for entries. There are 8 categories for people to enter, all in the aid of celebrating our State Heritage Places and State Heritage Areas. Entries close at Midnight, Friday 30 October 2020 CST. For more details about the competition and how to enter visit the website:... https://www.environment.sa.gov.au///snaps-competition-2020

24.01.2022 An historic piece of space technology has been collected by a historical society in the Northern Territory. "It's a part of our history, but it's also part of our future." https://www.abc.net.au//nt-rocket-tracker-hauled-/12657984

24.01.2022 Deaf Can:Do Community Day & Exhibition Launch - Sunday 20 September, 11am to 3pm, Migration Museum Celebrate the National Week of Deaf People, and the opening of the Deaf community exhibition with the Migration Museum and Deaf CanDo! The exhibition is a great way to celebrate the history and culture of South Australia's Deaf community. Entry is free, and all are welcome. There'll be some food available, fun and games, and exhibition viewings. ... Getting there: Paid parking is available nearby, and there are train, bus and tram stops within walking distance. For more information, head here: https://www.deafcando.com.au/community-day-and-exhibition-/

24.01.2022 There are about 360 national parks across South Australia and each of their names have a different story. But, did you know that more than 100 are derived from Aboriginal languages? https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/insider-tips/sa-park-names

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our friends over at the Adelaide Holocaust Museum & Steiner Education Centre on their launch today! Make sure you lock in a visit soon!

24.01.2022 Hysteria: A memoir of illness, strength & women’s stories throughout history - Tuesday 13 October, 5.30pm Make sure you don't miss the History Trust's special online Talking History presentation for Mental Health Week 2020! 'Hysteria' is both a memoir of author Katerina Bryant’s experience of illness and a historical account of four women whose lives have intersected with the idea of ‘hysteria’. The book looks at the strength of women who were not seen as themselves but as pa...tients alone. Katerina will be examining the lives of these women, touching on our own South Australian context and speaking to what it means to contextualise herself within this complex history. This free public lecture is part of the History Trust's Talking History series and a special event for Mental Health Week 2020. Lecture will commence at 5.30pm CST on Zoom. There will be a short Q&A following the lecture. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/talking-history-online-hyst

23.01.2022 Free Cultural Capability Training - Applications open The Australian Museums and Galleries Association is excited to launch their inaugural Cultural Capability Training for regional and community museum and gallery workers and volunteers as a key component of the implementation of First Peoples: A Roadmap for Enhancing Indigenous Engagement in Museums and Galleries. AMaGA will be providing 500 museum and gallery workers with free online Cultural Capability training through th...e Core Cultural Learning platform (usually $99 each) developed by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). For more information about eligibility and how to apply visit the website. https://www.amaga.org.au/cultural-capability-training-progr

22.01.2022 Looking for something to keep your hands busy? Want something to help occupy the kids after school? Why not try out these amazing Adelaide themed colouring pages by local artist Sally Heinrich. https://living.cityofadelaide.com.au/creativity-for-wellb/

22.01.2022 Wednesday 16 September, 7.30pm, Port Adelaide Port Adelaide Historical Society Incorporated is hosting Chris Frizell, the very last Ketch hand. Chris will tell his top 10 stories working on board the ketches Nelceebee and Falie. Seats are limited book early! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chriss-top-10-ketch-stories

22.01.2022 Learn how to edit oral history and sound recordings Workshop by Dr Sally Stephenson, Listening to the Past Have you recorded oral history interviews but don't know how to edit them to create clips? Are your oral history recordings sitting in an archive, not being used? Have you ever wanted to make use of the recordings for displays or presentations? If so, this workshop is for you!... Fri, 4 December 2020, 10 AM 12:30 PM ACDT Tickets are limited so book fast! Visit the event listing below for more details. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learn-how-to-edit-oral-hist

22.01.2022 Are you walking the Pioneer Women's Trail this Sunday? Curious about where it all started? This short film gives a brief history of the event, usually held in May but postponed to October for 2021. Good luck to all involved! Wear comfy shoes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXei194waBI&feature=youtu.be

22.01.2022 The City of Marion is looking for special bricks for a playground! Does anyone have any of these to spare?

22.01.2022 Good news for a popular History Festival venue! The Queens Theatre at the corner of Gilles Arcade and Playhouse Lane will be redeveloped into a unique and flexible new performing arts and events space. It's always been a popular spot for History Festival events! https://indaily.com.au//historic-queens-theatre-to-be-re/

21.01.2022 Our surveys close on Monday! If you have 10 minutes to spare, we would really love you to share your thoughts with us!

21.01.2022 *Please note, our museums will reopen on Sunday 22 November. See our latest post for more info* We’ll be closing our doors from this afternoon in accordance wit...h SA Government regulations for a 6-day lock down. This includes all History Trust museums and galleries including the Migration Museum, National Motor Museum - Australia, South Australian Maritime Museum and Centre of Democracy. More info >> https://history.sa.gov.au/blog/covid-19-temporary-closure/ We’re confident that together we can get on top of this and re-open soon. Please stay safe everyone.

21.01.2022 Chris Frizell was lucky to work on the sailing ketches that plied the waters around Kangaroo Island carrying goods of all shapes. Unusually for the 1970s, he had with him an 8mm movie camera and he captured some of the magic of what was known as the Mosquito Fleet. Now his footage has been edited and turned into a DVD called "Mosquito Fleet II - Film of the last decade of sail in the Kangaroo Island trade". https://www.theislanderonline.com.au//ki-sail-trade-come/

20.01.2022 Welcome to the Weird Homes Tour. Here you will find a series of virtual tours and physical tours of collectors of oddities, rare art collectors, performance artists, painters, sculptors, and architects in cities all across the world. Do you know any homes that would make a great addition? https://www.weirdhomestour.com/

20.01.2022 In the spirit of Halloween, we'll just leave this here. Don't forget to be COVIDsafe these school holidays - here's a reminder of things to remember to do courtesy of some characters you might meet on your travels to community museums within South Australia. Stay safe and have fun! #COVIDsafe #community #museums #southaustralia

20.01.2022 Big congratulations to the City of Holdfast Bay's Bay Discovery Centre for taking out the national award at AMaGA's MAGNA award ceremony last night! Tiati Wanganthi Kumangka (Truth-Telling Together) opened late last year and was the result of a huge collaborative effort between the Kaurna Nation and the City of Holdfast Bay.

20.01.2022 Southern Deadly Yarns: Bruce Pascoe - Online Author Talk Monday 24 August, 6.30pm CST Neporendi Aboriginal Forum Inc. and Onkaparinga Libraries presents Southern Deadly Yarns a series of virtual author events highlighting the incredible work of First Nations authors. Join us as we examine topics including truth telling, recognition, and a what makes a good yarn.... Our first Southern Deadly Yarn is with Bruce Pascoe, award winning Bunurong, Tasmanian, and Yuin author. His book Dark Emu deconstructs colonial myths that have been used to justify the dispossession of Aboriginal Country, culture and kin. Bruce is a strong story teller and advocate for revealing the concealed truth in contemporary recounts of Aboriginal history, and for re-examining Australia's past to help shape a better future. Zoom link to join webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91560604911

20.01.2022 In the "spirit" of Halloween () we are sharing this article about why Victorian mansions have become the stereotypical haunted house! https://daily.jstor.org/how-victorian-mansions-became-the-/

20.01.2022 Women were first recorded as playing cricket in South Australia in 1870. This was seen as a novelty and it took decades to form a South Australian Women's Cricket Association. Out of this came some powerhouse players, scarcely remembered today. Hear about Dot Laughton who batted her way to a world record score of 390. And discover other early women cricketers and their illustrious successors. Tuesday 17 November 2020, 11am-12pm Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building (Grou...nd floor) Free, bookings essential https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/events/anyone-for-womens-cricket

19.01.2022 MOD. is officially reopen and they cant wait to welcome you all back to SEVEN SIBLINGS FROM THE FUTURE! They have new opening hours from 10am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).

19.01.2022 The Semaphore Steam Train is back at the beach! Season starts on Saturday 26 September 2020 After its usual winter break, to service the steam engine and carriages, the very popular Semaphore Steam Train will be back running from Saturday 26 September 2020 just in time for the next school holidays!... Celebrating 28 years of operation this season, green steam engine BILL and its bright yellow carriages will once again be crewed by trained volunteers from the National Railway Museum (Some COVID-19 restrictions will apply). For more information, contact the National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide https://nrm.org.au/semaphore-train

19.01.2022 It is not widely known that many Australian colonial natural history collections are represented in German museums and herbaria, nor that there are initiatives to transform these artefacts of colonial heritage and science back into objects from living cultures with living custodians and their own stories to tell. https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-the-forgotten-germ

19.01.2022 Tennis is a deeply weird sport. But how did silence from the crowd come to be so thoroughly associated with the sport that spectators literally applaud being told to be quiet? The games long, weird, elitist history provides some clues. https://www.atlasobscura.com/a/why-are-tennis-crowds-quiet

18.01.2022 Neville helped out the History Festival team on so many occasions and always did so with a smile, no matter how many times we asked him the same question. He will be greatly missed by all.

18.01.2022 Citizen science is a fantastic way to get the public involved in collections as well as help organisations digitise their data. It's a win-win for all! https://www.discovermagazine.com//museums-are-full-of-forg

18.01.2022 Call for volunteers to help complete Australia’s longest daily weather record. The task for citizen scientists involves transcribing over 150 handwritten pages of weather observations taken in Adelaide from 1 April 1843 until 1 December 1856 to help fill in the gaps. https://climatehistory.com.au//citizen-scientists-complet/

18.01.2022 Family history is always the most fascinating process! Can anyone help solve this mystery? https://www.portlincolntimes.com.au//search-for-tumby-ba/

18.01.2022 There is still time to register for our next Event Organiser webinar on Wednesday 4 November, 1-2pm! Creating accessible and inclusive events with guest presenter Jody Holdback, Access Services Coordinator, from Access2Arts For details and to register, click the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/history-festival-webinars-f

18.01.2022 This years SALA exhibition at Ayers House "The RSL - A Time To Celebrate" features images submitted by participating RSL members relevant to their documented stories which will also be available online as podcasts to be published late August. Audio stations will also be available to stream the podcasts. FREE entry to the exhibition in The State Dining Room at Ayers House Museum. The exhibition is on display this weekend: September 5 & 6

18.01.2022 Adelaide Mosque - Talk (26 Oct) and Tour (27 Oct) As part of National Unity Week join historian Pamela Rajkowski OAM and the Imam of Adelaide Mosque for a journey through history. Learn about the Cameleers' contributions to South Australia and the first permanent Mosque. See how Adelaide Mosque has continued to change to what it is today. Due to current State Government guidelines bookings are essential via Humanitix as places are limited or call the community centre you wish... to attend Talk - Monday 26 October 2 pm - 4 pm at North Adelaide Community Centre, 176 Tynte Street, North Adelaide. Phone 8203 7811 Talk and Tour of Adelaide Mosque - Tuesday 27 October 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm starting at Adelaide South West Community Centre, 171 Sturt St, Adelaide. Phone 8203 7801 For more information, visit the City of Adelaide's website. https://explore.cityofadelaide.com.au//national-unity-wee/

17.01.2022 Adnyamathanha Culture Guide and Language Book launched in Adelaide The first ever published dictionary of the Flinders Ranges language includes over 400 pages detailing cultural practices, muda (songlines), music, social history, grammar, kinship system and is a two-way dictionary (English to Adnyamathanha, Adnyamathanha to English). Terrence Coulthard, an Adnyamathanha speaker, has been developing this much-needed resource since the mid-1980s. This book incorporates the know...ledge of many language speakers and Elders, some of whom have now passed. You can purchase the book via the website. https://mobilelanguageteam.com.au/adnyamathanha-dictionar/

17.01.2022 MuseumNext, founded in 2009 in England, brings together a passionate international community of museum leaders, makers and innovators to ask whats next for museums? Over the past twelve years they have collected and collated over 300 videos filmed at their conferences. They are online and free to watch - check out this amazing resource for some History Festival 2021 inspiration! https://vimeo.com/museumnext

17.01.2022 Come and celebrate the Rose in a State Heritage setting! On Sunday 8th November, from 11:30am 4pm, the State Heritage listed Cummins House in Novar Gardens will play host to a special event celebrating the Rose. The House itself will not be open as the event is focused on the wonderful garden at Cummins House, beautifully maintained by the Cummins Society gardeners.... The event will consist of speakers from the Heritage Rose Society and Rose Society SA, Devonshire tea will be on offer, guided garden tours, plant sales and the Victorian Society will be in attendance showing off their costumes. There will also be coffee available, a sausage sizzle and we are planning on having some activities for children as well. A feature of the event will be live stringed instrument performances presented by Recitals Australia. Bookings through Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roses-mermaids-and-music-ticke

17.01.2022 The team at South Australia's History Festival would really like to find out what you think and feel about the festivalwhat you know about us, what the festival means to you, and how we can make the History Festival a highlight in your annual calendar. Were working with South Australian research agency Square Holes to gather information as we plan for the 2021 festival. It will take only 10 minutes to help us out. History Festival audiences, share your thoughts here: https:...//www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5745618/HistoryFestival Event organisers, partners and sponsors, share your thoughts here: https://www.surveygizmo.com//574/History-Trust-SA-Partners Surveys close Monday 17 August 2020. We deeply appreciate your time and candid feedback. We look forward to learning from your responses and working to make future History Festivals better than ever. Thank you!

16.01.2022 Queerness, queer identities and exhibitions - A Feast Festival talk by one of our amazing former colleagues Craig Robert Middleton! (Curator, Centre for Defining Moments in Australian History, National Museum of Australia) The absence of LGBTIQ+ lives and stories in museums internationally is widely acknowledged. The temporary exhibition as a key product of museums has been an important means to include LGBTIQ+ lives to the historical narrative. This talk will explore how que...erness and LGBTIQ+ identities have been investigated and presented in museum exhibitions; it draws on examples from Australia and internationally. Where: The David Roche Foundation House Museum 241 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006 Limited parking available onsite. When: 6PM Wednesday 25 November 2020 Cost: $25 full price, $20 concession (includes a complimentary glass of wine on arrival) Numbers limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Book early to avoid disappointment. feast.org.au/e/queerness-queer-identities-and-exhibitions/

16.01.2022 WEBINAR: Children in the Museum: Programming and Exhibitions for Children - Wednesday 2nd of December 2020 2.30pm 3.30pm ACDT (Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin) COST (Including recording and resources) Members: $30... Non-Members: $60 Join AMaGA and a panel of professionals, for a webinar discussing the development of exhibitions and programming for young children. In this webinar we aim to cover: Specific considerations required for developing exhibitions, programs and designated spaces for children Working collaboratively with young people in the design and development process Communicating sophisticated object histories without text Approaching design with considerations of access, comprehension and complimenting early childhood education. Speakers Michael McLaughlin, Manager, Programs and Community Engagement, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Heidi Pritchard, Manager Lifelong Learning, National Museum of Australia Kate Ryan, Curator of Children's Programs, National Gallery of Victoria And facilitated by - Helen Privett, Manager, Touring Exhibitions, Exhibition Productions, Museums Victoria There is also a Q&A portion of the webinar. https://www.amaga.org.au//children-museum-programming-and-

16.01.2022 Happy birthday to the SA Maritime Museum!

16.01.2022 Uncovering the State Library of South Australia collections Clara Serena: From Lobethal to the London stage Hear the wonderful voice of one of South Australia's beloved opera singers, Clara Serena, and learn about her interesting life in the SLSA's new featured collection. The SLSA audio team had a great time curating and uploading the collection. ... https://digital.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/nodes/view/7615 See more

16.01.2022 Exciting news! The History Trust museums (Migration Museum, National Motor Museum - Australia and the South Australian Maritime Museum) are all open and the Centre of Democracy will be open again from tomorrow! Please make sure to follow COVIDSafe guidelines when visiting so everyone stays safe.

16.01.2022 Event organisers, let’s get planning! Save the dates for our upcoming webinars designed to help you plan your 2021 History Festival events with tips on everything from COVIDSafety to First Nations histories. All events will be recorded with bookings available through Eventbrite. Creating welcoming events Wednesday 14 October | 1-2pm Dan Schmidt, Principal Project Officer Community Engagement, Wellbeing SA... Wednesday 21 October | 1-2pm Hosting a successful online event Christina Peek, Program Coordinator, SALA Festival Britt Burton, Public Programs Coordinator, History Trust SA Wednesday 28 October | 1-2pm Theme & speaker to be confirmed Creating accessible and inclusive events Wednesday 4 November | 1-2pm Jody Holdback, Access Services Coordinator, Access 2 Arts COVID-19 Information Session with Q&A Date to be confirmed | 1-2pm Amber Berkelaar, WHS & HR Manager, History Trust of South Australia For more information and to register, visit https://history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

16.01.2022 Autism Friendly Sensory Sessions at the South Australian Maritime Museum - Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September Visit the SA Maritime Museum for their first Autism Friendly Sensory Sessions before they open to the public. The Museum will open at 8.30am on both Saturday and Sunday where families can come in and experience a quieter visit that is more relaxing and less crowded.... The lighting will be dimmed and all volume turned down, providing families with a quiet sensory space within the Museum. The sessions run from 8.30am 10am, but you are welcome to stay in the Museum after this time. All families will receive 25% off regular ticket prices (children under 5 are free and do not require a ticket). https://www.trybooking.com/book/event

15.01.2022 Cummins House, Novar Gardens is reopening! The dedicated volunteers of The Cummins Society are reopening Cummins House for tours from this month (September). Tours are the first and third Sunday of the month between 2pm and 4.30pm. Bookings are essential as the number of people in each group is limited to comply with COVID-19 requirements. ... Tour and Devonshire Tea for $10 per person. https://www.environment.sa.gov.au//visiting-/cummins-house

15.01.2022 Another one of our wonderful regional museums has reopened after their COVID closure. Make sure to pop in and say hi to them on your next trip to Port Lincoln! https://www.portlincolntimes.com.au//mill-cottage-reopen/

15.01.2022 Events about the mysterious 'Somerton Man' have always popular during the History Festival. Now he has been given a Hollywood makeover in the hope forensic facial reconstruction will help solve the perplexing 72-year-old cold case. https://www.abc.net.au//new-animation-shows-face/12717590

15.01.2022 The Department for Environment and Water (SA) have a new look Maritime Heritage website! You will find links to the Register of Historic Shipwrecks (including those in SA), information on maritime heritage places, FAQs and more! https://www.environment.sa.gov.au//herit/maritime-heritage

14.01.2022 Happy Birthday Nellie! This year the Christmas Pageant is celebrating 70 years of Nellie Did you know Nellie is made up of over 9,000 mechanical parts and is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles?! Learn more about Nellies 70 years https://bit.ly/3220sVg

14.01.2022 There are still some spots left for The Hahndorf Academy Archaeology project (Weekends 12 September until 4 October). When work began on the grounds of the Hahndorf Academy to build a new shed at the rear of the property, an interesting find was discovered remnants of a previous structure. Heritage legislation requires an archaeological excavation to take place on the site before the building work can continue. The Hahndorf Academy team decided that rather than simply do t...he archaeological survey as required and move on, they would provide a rare opportunity for the community to get involved in an archaeological dig, and see the process up close. To be part of the project, register to participate in a 1-hour archaeology experience: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=656267 or join us onsite for a short 30 min tour, or simply drop in at the Hahndorf Academy to see the archaeologists in action.

13.01.2022 Christmas at the Mortlock There is something for everyone to see and discover, from the largest indoor Christmas tree in Adelaide, to fascinating and fun displays of all things Christmas from the collections of the State Library of South Australia. The Christmas display takes you back to how South Australians celebrated Christmas through the generations. See photographs from decades of South Australia’s much-loved Christmas Pageant, cards - including one from Don Bradman to ...a friend, menus from Christmas dinners aboard ships, postcards sent home to family and friends by WWI soldiers, and more. When: Now until 4 January 2021 Location: Mortlock Chamber, State Library of SA, Adelaide Time: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (closed Sundays and public holidays) https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/events/christmas-at-mortlock Cost: Free

13.01.2022 There's a new podcast in town! 'Our Town' is the first podcast from the National Trust of South Australia. It captures the authentic voices of our communities who share stories about their place. The first episodes are South Australian, tune in to hear stories from Gawler and Clare! In 2019, the National Trust of South Australia initiated a project to collect audio recordings for its inaugural podcast program by introducing members of our branch network to new ways of docume...nting and sharing precious local stories. With the help of a Positive Ageing Fellowship Grant from the Office for Ageing Well, SA Health, they have been able to work with many regional participants. The first towns featured are Gawler and Clare. Find out more by visiting their website or download the episodes anywhere you listen to podcast. https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/our-town-podcast-series/

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the History Council of South Australia award winners for 2020! Paddy O'Toole, Rachel Bleeze and Barbara Lodge!

11.01.2022 Carrick Hill has reopened! Carrick Hill is pleased to announce that the house has re-opened to visitors. Guests are cordially invited to see 'Collecting: A Personal View', an exhibition which explores the parallel public and private collecting practices by Sir Kenneth Clark and the Haywards, in the newly renovated attic gallery space, now called the Wall Gallery. Carrick Hill house and gardens will be open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:30pm. Admission to the garden and g...rounds is free, admission to the house is $17 (adult) and $12 (concession). Please see the website for more details. https://www.carrickhill.sa.gov.au/

11.01.2022 Amplifying Truth Telling Exhibitions, 14 October, 3pm (EST) Join AMaGA for a webinar on two-way caretaking of cultural material, as outlined in the 1st pathway of the Indigenous Roadmap. This webinar aims to cover ways cultural organisations can address truth-telling when planning and designing exhibitions. ... The webinar aims to discuss: - Core understanding of the importance of truth telling; - Amplifying truth telling in exhibitions; - Including Indigenous voices in exhibition planning. There will also be a Q&A portion of the webinar. This event, while open to all, is targeted toward community museum and galleries and/or smaller organisations who are starting this process. For full details and to register, visit their website: https://www.amaga.org.au//amplifying-truth-telling-exhibit

11.01.2022 Vote for your favourite Heritage Snap!

11.01.2022 Over its 90 years of existence, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has acquired an astonishing collection, with more than 3,500 paintings and sculptures, 11,000 works on paper, and 60,000 prints and multiples. But its holdings go much deeper. We estimate we have something like 6.5 million items, the museums Chief of Archives, Library, and Research Collections, Michelle Elligott, says of her departments files. Thats not a very precise estimate, because I have not gone in to count every single one of them, but it gives you a sense of its expansiveness and depth. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/moma-archives-secrets

11.01.2022 Tarnanthi 2020 Virtual Launch - Thu 15 October The Art Gallery of South Australia invites you to be part of the virtual launch of Tarnanthi, its annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary art. Come on a virtual tour of the Tarnanthi 2020 exhibition Open Hands and hear from Tarnanthi artists across Australia. https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au//event-calendar/tarnanthi-2020/

10.01.2022 There is still time to register for our first Event Organiser webinar tomorrow 14 October, 1-2pm! Creating Welcoming Events with Dan Schmidt, Principal Project Officer Community Engagement, from Wellbeing SA. Click the link for details and to register:... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/history-festival-webinars-f See more

10.01.2022 Free symposium at State Library SA: Disaster Preparedness and our Cultural Heritage and Collections In recognition of the International Day for Disaster Reduction (13 October), you are invited to a short FREE symposium designed to raise awareness in the cultural heritage community about steps you can take to ensure your collections are cared for into the future. WHEN: Wednesday 14 October 9.30am-1pm (arrive at 9am)... WHERE: State Library of South Australia: Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building (Ground floor) COST: Free, bookings essential Sessions 9.30- 10.30am: Johanna Garnett, Torrens Resilience Institute GLAMing Up Resilience 10.30 -11.15am: Amanda James, History Trust of SA/AMaGA Significance assessments for cultural collections 11.35am -12.15pm: Anne Dineen, Artlab Australia/AICCM Preservation Needs Assessments 12.15-1pm - Heather Brown, Artlab Australia/ALIA Disaster Management for cultural collections Please note: Due to COVID 19 complications no catering will be provided and attendees are welcome to purchase refreshments at the State Library Café or bring their own. Check out more information and registration details here https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au//disaster-preparedness-and-our-

10.01.2022 Many of us enjoy SA's state heritage places without realising it. Get the creative ideas flowing with this short video featuring Keith Conlon. Brainstorm some of the ways you could utilise local heritage buildings for an Open Doors event in the 2021 History Festival! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEd8lfNk818&feature=youtu.be

10.01.2022 With COVID-19 forcing museums and historical societies to close their doors and cancelling long-planned programs, many have lost their primary means of engaging their communities. With the increase of home cooking, historical societies in the U.S. have turned to sharing historical recipes from their archives. https://www.atlasobscura.com/ar/historical-society-recipes

09.01.2022 Exciting news! History Festival event registrations are opening next week! Do you have a great idea for a History Festival event? You'll soon be able to share it with the world: registrations for the 2021 History Festival will open Friday 20 November. Sign up to our mailing list and keep an eye on our social media for updates!... #sahistoryfest #historyfestival #2021 See more

09.01.2022 While nobody anticipated the current hysteria over toilet paper (especially for the second time South Australians!), human comfort has been tied for thousands of years to the objects we use for personal hygiene. https://www.atlasobscura.com/artic/history-of-toilet-paper

08.01.2022 Unfortunately this webinar has been postponed. We will post updates on our website and social media channels.Thank you for your understanding. COVID-19 information session with guest speaker Amber Berkelaar, WHS & HR Manager, History Trust of South Australia. For details and to register click the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/history-festival-webinars-f

08.01.2022 With 2021 History Festival registrations opening soon, who needs some inspiration for an Open Doors event? Check out Open House Worldwide next weekend! Over 14-15 November 2020, Open House Worldwide will stage its first collaborative event: a free 48-hour streamed festival of discussions, tours and more. With contributions from architects, designers, urbanists and citizens in over 40 cities across the network, they will tackle the most important issues facing our built environments across the world, from the climate crisis to housing; transport to post-pandemic design. https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/

08.01.2022 Another example of the importance of conversation for museum collections - and how gross things can really get! https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/da-vinci-microbiome

08.01.2022 The historic May's and Postman's cottages in Flinders Chase National Park have been rebuilt after the fires and will now be upgraded with new amenities. https://www.theislanderonline.com.au//flinders-chase-his/

08.01.2022 Ever wanted to try archaeology? Give it a go at the Hahndorf Academy!

07.01.2022 Disaster preparedness, cultural heritage & collections - Half Day Symposium, Wed 14 October, 9am-1pm, Free Each year, 13 October marks International Day for Disaster Reduction which promotes a global culture of risk awareness, disaster preparedness and disaster reduction. This year's theme is Practical Preparedness. The State Library of South Australia will host a half-day symposium to raise awareness of the role cultural heritage collections play in building community resilience. The symposium will offer advice on frameworks and grants to help you protect your heritage collections. For more information and to book, visit the State Library's website: https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au//disaster-preparedness-and-our-

07.01.2022 Craving some history action? Need some inspiration for a 2021 SA History Festival event? October is 'History Month' in Victoria. The program has gone digital this year and it is very exciting to see all the inventive and interesting events happening across Victoria. Check out the History Month website and start engaging with these wide-ranging events. https://historymonth.org.au/events/

06.01.2022 Congratulations to the Bay Discovery Centre for being shortlisted for a MAGNA!

06.01.2022 Have you heard the South Australian Museum's Collection Stories podcast yet? There are 5 fascinating episodes to enjoy. Why not consider a podcast for your 2021 History Festival event? They are simple to create and a great way to promote your organisation and share those fascinating stories! You can find the South Australian Museum on your podcast app, or listen on our SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3cr3DtK

05.01.2022 The Australian public will soon be able to access a trove of significant Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) documents, many of which have been locked away for one hundred years. https://www.miragenews.com/digitisation-of-historic-air-f/

05.01.2022 The National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide is looking for volunteers in their shop, during the week and on weekends. If you like people-based roles, are comfortable with learning cash/EFTPOS operations and enjoy seeing the smile on people's faces as they enter the Museum or leave after a wonderful day, please get in contact with Gabby via phone: 08 8341 1690 or email: [email protected]

04.01.2022 Technology is amazing! When black-and-white images can be hard to relate to, adding color evokes empathy. Adding color to historical black-and-white images isn’t a new phenomenon, but in recent years, a community of artists has emerged online as interest in their work has surged. https://www.atlasobscura.com/a/colorized-historical-photos

04.01.2022 Families and fitness lovers will soon be able to walk, cycle and explore the beautiful Hope Valley Reservoir for the first time in almost 150 years. A perfect venue for a 2021 History Festival walking tour on the history of reservoirs perhaps? Constructed in 1872 with a water capacity of 2.9 billion litres, the Hope Valley Reservoir was the second reservoir constructed in Adelaide and is currently the citys oldest reservoir still in use. https://glamadelaide.com.au/hope-vall...ey-reservoir-to-open/ Image: Hope Valley Reservoir soon after its construction. Photograph by H. Davis for the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876', B 7350, State Library of South Australia.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the Town of Gawler for winning the Planning Institute of Australia National President’s Award 2020! The Gawler Civic Centre Redevelopment project has resulted in the revitalisation of a tired civic centre through the sensitive integration of two State Heritage listed buildings. In recognition of its past, the redevelopment has enabled a range of historic community groups to occupy the new space and continue their association with the buildings, promoting m...eaningful social activities in a modern environment that respects the history of the past. At the same time this project has created a hub for economic and social enterprise that will act as a catalyst for the Gawler CBD to take its place as the business and cultural centre for the region. Make sure to pop in and have a look the next time you're in Gawler! https://youtu.be/AK__Dpho870

04.01.2022 Exciting news! This year the Festival of Now will be broadcasting online! This is a fantastic event that the History Festival team has been involved with before - do yourself a favour and check it out! Due to current covid-19 restrictions the Festival of Now will be live streaming its program of music, live art and activities. This full day of entertainment starts from 10:30am on Friday 4th December. Be sure to tune in to "What's This Thing Called Peer Work?" with the SA Men...tal Health Commissioners from 12:00pm. To find out more head to festivalofnow.com.au From the comfort of your lounge room join in this celebration of wellbeing through creativity. #FestivalofNow #FoN2020 #FoNline #mentalhealth #livedexperience #wellbeing

03.01.2022 Have you been back to visit the State Library of South Australia? Now's the perfect time with the launch of their new exhibition, 'South Australia illustrated: The art of George French Angas'. See some of the earliest views of South Australia through the beautiful colour images of artist George French Angas. When: Open now until late November 2020 Time: Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, closed Sunday and public holidays Where: Treasures Wall ... Cost: Free entry For more information, visit the State Library's website: https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/eve/south-australia-illustrated

03.01.2022 Webinar: Interactive Exhibitions for COVID Impacted Audiences - Final Week for Registrations! Thursday September 10th 2020, 2.30pm 3.30pm ACST (Adelaide time) Thinking of planning an event for the 2021 History Festival? This webinar could be useful!... Join AMaGA and a panel of professionals, for a webinar on organisations are doing to make their interactive experiences more suitable for our changing COVID impacted audiences. In this webinar AMaGA aim to discuss what touring organisations are doing to make their interactive experiences more suitable for our changing COVID impacted audiences and what hosting organisations are looking for in touring product through this changed lens. There will also be a Q&A portion of the webinar. SPEAKERS: Bob Whight (Sydney Living Museums) Dr Luke Keogh (National Wool Museum The session will be facilitated by Helen Privett (Manager, Touring Exhibitions Museums Victoria). COST (Including recording and resources) Exhibitions Network Members: $20 Members: $40 Non-Members: $80 Everyone who registers will receive a copy of the webinar. The webinar will also be available to purchase later. https://www.amaga.org.au//rapid-adapt-adjusting-interactiv

03.01.2022 Looking for some inspiration for your next crime-themed History Festival event? The Australian Criminal Justice History Dataverse is a new resource for Australian social history, comprised of data drawn from Trove, police gazettes, and court archives. The Australian Criminal History Dataverse is a repository curated by The Prosecution Project. Datasets are available for all Australian states and the Northern Territory, for the period from 1788 to 1940. Access is free and can... be obtained through the Australian Data Archive. Image: Supreme Court Building, Victoria Square, Adelaide, 1914. SA Government Photographic Collection, GN02329. Supreme Court Building in Victoria Square Supreme Court Building in Victoria Square https://dataverse.ada.edu.au//australian_historical_crimin

03.01.2022 It's nearly time to start planning for the 2021 History Festival! Stay tuned for information about our upcoming event organiser webinars, but in the mean time, have you looked at your museum labels lately? https://www.museumnext.com//what-makes-a-great-museum-lab/

03.01.2022 With 2021 History Festival event registrations opening soon, it's a perfect time to starting thinking about collaborating with like-minded groups and communities in your area. https://www.aam-us.org//building-true-lasting-collaborat/

03.01.2022 Treat the man in your life to a Sunday Funday and explore your local history icon. Explore your local museum, find a heritage pub for lunch, catch a fish from a historic pier, go for a drive in a classic car or talk a walk and admire some art deco architecture. However you choose to spoil him, we hope he has a great day! Image: National Motor Museum Photographic Collection, ML15886.

03.01.2022 The History Trust is delighted to be working with Adelaide Hills Council and the Lobethal community to develop an Interpretation Plan for the former Onkaparinga Woollen Mill site. We know that several generations of families worked for the Mill, and the distinctive Onkaparinga (often known as an Onkie) blanket has been a nostalgic family heirloom in many households. Wed love to hear from you if you have stories or objects (including blankets!) to share. Email us at [email protected] Once the place where the iconic Onkaparinga blankets were made, these industrial buildings now house Fabrik Arts & Heritage, the AHCs new arts and heritage hub, as well as a series of boutique businesses. The Council is preserving and maintaining this important part of the state's built heritage, and the History Trust will assist them in the Mills reactivation, to tell the stories of this once major employer in the region until its closure in 1992. Stage One of this collaborative project is now in progress. Research is underway into the Mills history and operations, in order to identify the key historical themes. We also intend to engage with the community as much as is safely possible in the current COVID-19 situation to seek stories, objects and images. Pictured here is the History Trusts Community History Officer, Pauline Cockrill who met with Fabriks Director Melinda Rankin, and was able to see some recently donated historic items an Onkaparinga TV Knee rug and some photographs from the 1971 flood, showing staff clearing up the debris and rescuing stock from the buildings.

02.01.2022 It has been 10 years since 8,000 Australians travelled to the Vatican to stand in St Peter's Square and watch Pope Benedict XVI declare Mary MacKillop Australia's first saint. Penola is a fantastic spot to explore during the History Festival - this tiny town is brimming with all sorts of fascinating stories! https://www.abc.net.au//10-year-anniversary-of-a/12773726

01.01.2022 The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope is being added to the National Heritage List in recognition of the role it has played in Australia's history. https://www.abc.net.au//parkes-radio-telescope-th/12540760

01.01.2022 This year, more people than ever before will be able to watch one of the worlds great history motoring events when the 40th Anniversary of the Bay to Birdwood is presented via a hosted live stream broadcast for the first time in the events history on Sunday 27 September. The live stream will be accessible from anywhere in the world via various digital platforms, brought to you by our media partners The Advertiser and Channel 44. Fans, enthusiasts and the curious will be abl...Continue reading

01.01.2022 2021 registrations are open! We know event organisers have been eager for news about next year's festival and the wait is finally over! Event registrations for the 2021 History Festival are open from Tuesday 24 November. In keeping with the 2021 festival theme of 'change', there will be some changes to next year's festival to ensure safety and flexibility.... COVID-19 will still be with us in 2021 so we encourage event organisers to have a digital Plan B where possible. Be sure to stick with state and federal rules and restrictions. Please read our FAQs for more information: https://historyfestival.sa.gov.au/registration-faqs To register an event, visit the History Festival website https://historyfestival.sa.gov.au/

01.01.2022 Wondering about how to go virtual with your event for the 2021 History Festival? Here's a handy article from Eventbrite to get your started! https://www.eventbrite.com.au//how-to-host-a-virtual-even/