History Trust of South Australia in Adelaide, South Australia | Government organisation

History Trust of South Australia

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8203 9888

Address: Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://history.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 If you missed the livestream this morning, you can tune in tonight! A big thank you to long time History Trust of SA supporters Keith Conlon and Lainie Anderson, Steve Davis of The Adelaide Show Podcast and Channel 44 and everyone else responsible for today’s coverage of the Bay to Birdwood #BayToBirdwood

25.01.2022 Congratulations to our friends at the Adelaide Holocaust Museum & Steiner Education Centre for this wonderful news. The State and Federal Governments have announced a commitment of $2.5m to broaden the museum's reach, ensuring South Australian students and public will be able to visit and learn from the stories shared in this important space. The History Trust of SA is proud to have supported AHMSEC with curatorial expertise and a Museums Incubator Grant in preparing for their opening in November. We look forward to continuing a fruitful relationship with the AHMSEC team in the future.

25.01.2022 Register at the link below for another great professional development session for teachers. Get some tips for incorporating objects from the State History Collection in the classroom https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/object-based-learning-using

24.01.2022 Our friends at the National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide are bringing back the Heritage Transport Expo. After an absence of many years, the event is back on 10 & 11 October, just in time to finish the school holidays. Steam trains, diesel railcars, vintage buses and some historic motor vehicles will all be on display. Some highlights include the full size steam engine Peronne, which was built in Scotland and is 101 years old, and the Redhens and Bluebird Diesel Railcars, w...hich were built locally at the Islington Workshops and date from the 1950s. Jump over to their Facebook page for more info

24.01.2022 It's time to start planning for the 2021 History Festival! Event organisers, be sure to book into our upcoming webinars (starting next week!) designed to help you plan your 2021 History Festival events with tips on COVIDSafety, access and inclusion, digital events and First Nations histories. All events are free and will be recorded; bookings available through Eventbrite. Starting Wednesday 14 October, 1-2pm. Visit the History Festival website for details and to register.... https://festival.history.sa.gov.au//2021-history-festival-

24.01.2022 Planning to get out and about these school holidays? Don't forget to be COVIDsafe - 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 #mannequins #southaustralia

22.01.2022 Here at the History Trust we have a few fans of #MuseumMannequins Recognise any of these SA stylers?

21.01.2022 How do you think South Australia’s rich cultural collections could be re-imagined? There’s $10,000 on offer to answer that question. Today South Australian Museum History Trust of South Australia State Library of South Australia and Art Gallery of South Australia open the doors to cutting-edge digital creativity with the launch of the Collab Digital Cultural Fellowship. Applicants for the $10,000 honorarium will be asked to let their imaginations loose on the massive treasu...re trove of data, collections and works of art in digital form stored by the four entities. Curious to know more? See the link below. Applications close Monday 15 February 2021. Collab: innovation has a new name. #collabSA https://collab.sa.gov.au/featu/digital-cultural-fellowship/

21.01.2022 Teacher friends, join us in Term 4 for an online series of History Pop-Ins, where we visit interesting people and places to talk all things history and education. In the first session on Thursday 15 October you'll meet Elspeth Grant, Churchill Fellow and HASS Teacher. Elspeth was was part way through her overseas study tour in early 2020 when COVID rudely interrupted! She is investigating ways we can boost learning about SA history under the Australian Curriculum. Join us a...nd discover some insights into common issues facing History and HASS educators in the UK, Spain, Thailand and US. Register at the link below! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/history-matters-pop-in-with

21.01.2022 You want *more* #MuseumMannequins? Well we're glad you asked, special #movember feature edition.

20.01.2022 How are you going to spend your time in lockdown? We want to share this artwork with you as it creatively embodies the COVID-19 guidelines and reminds us how we can stay safe. The artwork was a collaborative work produced by Bedford Day Options clients earlier this year as part of their Isolation Appreciation exhibition. The white vertical rows represent the rules the SA government created to keep us all safe. The horizontal weaving represents the clients abiding by the rul...es, or weaving in and out of the rules, by social distancing, having good hand hygiene, avoiding public areas, doing our part to keep ourselves safe and healthy, and weaving back together when safe to do so. The History Trust acquired this artwork for the project, History in the Making: Collecting South Australia during COVID-19. Follow the link below for more information and how you can help us document everyday life during the current lockdown. Artwork: Weaving away; artists involved: Jade Parfitt, Aaron Dennis, Malcom Parfitt, Lexia Smart, Kay Marks and Ryan Crowhurst. #SAatHome https://history.sa.gov.au/covid19-collecting/

20.01.2022 We've almost made it - only 4.5 more days to go! 2020 was a difficult year for everyone, but it allowed us to think outside the box and find new ways to communicate with you and deliver our education programs. Our first Poetry Takeover was planned for May's South Australia's History Festival, which we were able to quickly adapt and take online, we delivered education webinars for teachers highlighting collections and stories held across our four Museums, and we were able to s...hift a significant amount of resources online. All things considered, it was a fairly successful year! Read more about our 2020 education wrap here

19.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to work in a museum? Do you have an interest in maritime or motoring history? Are you a confident public speaker? The History Trust of SA are recruiting Casual Museum Officers at two of our museums the South Australian Maritime Museum in Port Adelaide and the National Motor Museum - Australia in the Adelaide Hills. Follow the link below to learn more! https://history.sa.gov.au/get-inv/employment-opportunities/

19.01.2022 On behalf of future generations, The History Trust of South Australia congratulates Premier Steven Marshall and the SA Government for their budget commitment of $86.5 million to fund a new purpose-built collections storage facility to house the state’s cultural treasures when not on public display. Giving the past a safer future! One of the treasured items in the State History Collection: Colonel William Light’s Plan of Adelaide, 1837. History Trust of South Australia, HT2001.166.

18.01.2022 We'll be live streaming South Australia's History Festival program launch tomorrow night on Facebook. Jump across to the #SAHistoryFest page at 6pm tomorrow (Thursday 15 April) to join in from home. We are proud to produce this annual month long celebration of South Australian history. With over 600 events happening across South Australia during the month of May, there is a piece of history for everyone to experience, enjoy and learn from.

18.01.2022 What a year 2020 has been! Through all the physical separation and challenges it brought so many of you still found a way to make history, and somehow things seemed busier than ever. Now that we're all enjoying some down time at the end of it all it's the perfect time to catch up on some of the online activity you may have missed earlier - including our back catalogue of Talking History recordings. You can find that, and more, on our website - https://history.sa.gov.au/see/ What will 2021 bring history lovers?

16.01.2022 We’ve certainly experienced a year of significant natural disasters which have affected cultural heritage and collections. In recognition of the International Day for Disaster Reduction (13 October), you are invited to a half day symposium raising awareness of the role cultural heritage collections play in building community resilience. The symposium offers advice on frameworks and grants to help you protect your heritage collections. A collaboration between Blue Shield Austr...alia, the State Library of South Australia, History Trust, Artlab Australia, Australian Museums and Galleries Association - South Australia and the Torrens Resilience Institute, these practical talks and workshops will take place on Wednesday 14 October in the State Library’s Hetzel lecture theatre from 9.30am-1pm. It will include a presentation on Significance assessments for cultural collections by the History Trust’s Senior Community History Officer, Amanda James. Check out more information and registration details here https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au//disaster-preparedness-and-our- #BuiltToLast #DRRday #Blueshieldaustralia

15.01.2022 Oral History Australia SA-NT have an online workshop coming up! Learn how to plan and record professional interviews. This workshop will introduce you to the practice and methods of doing an oral history interview, and the professional audio recorders used in oral history. Date: Saturday, 28 November 2020... Time: 10 am 3 pm (SA) https://oralhistoryaustraliasant.org.au//how-to-do-an-or/

15.01.2022 Today not only falls in the middle of NAIDOC week, it's also Remembrance Day. A good time to visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial. Thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and women have served in Australia’s defence forces. While they have been present at every conflict and almost every peacekeeping mission from the Boer War to the present, it is difficult to accurately determine how many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peo...ple have served. Policy varied over time, but at some points Aboriginal people were discouraged or prohibited from enlisting. This did not stop people enlisting; but did prompt people to remain silent about their cultural heritage. For more visit: https://sahistoryhub.history.sa.gov.au//aboriginal-and-tor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial, History Trust of South Australia, CC-0

14.01.2022 This #PhotoFriday image is a beautiful shot from Flower Day 1936. We can see a crowd inspecting the floral carpet and flowers on the War Memorial at corner of Kintore Avenue and North Terrace. Government House and its grounds can be seen in the background. If only we could see all the colours! From the State History Collection. GN04263

14.01.2022 This #PhotoFriday we're heading to Port Adelaide. Puddling about in the Port River here we have a great view of the Glanville Railway Bridge in the background. The Glanville railway link was opened in 1916. This was taken some years later. The Port River with Glanville Railway Bridge in the Distance, c. 1930s South Australian Government Photographic Collection, GN13708

14.01.2022 Teacher friends, why not engage in some professional learning while doing something fun in the school holidays? Join us for a half day workshop where you'll have a guided tour of the Migration museum, explore the Centre of Democracy, take part in a poetry workshop with wonderful Manal Younus, and cross-stitch and talk protest with Dr Nikki Sullivan and Stitch & Resist. This will be a creative day for English, Art and any other interested teachers. We have limited numbers fo...r this workshop so book your place today! https://history.sa.gov.au//get-creative-school-holiday-pr/ #schoolholidays #teacher SAETA HTASA Teachers of Adelaide

14.01.2022 This #PhotoFriday a visit to the shearing shed. The wool industry here dates from 1836 when the South Australian Co. imported pure merinos from the German region of Saxony. The first wool auction held in Adelaide was in 1840. Men shearing sheep at Hill River, c. 1920s... South Australian Government Photographic Collection, GN07459 See more

13.01.2022 This moustache has a concise, business-chic vibe that, much like the man sporting it, seems to say, I don't have time for your nonsense. We call it, the Stern Worm. #movember is almost at a close, how are your 'staches going? Is yours more of a Stern Worm, a Furry Walrus or something in between? Don't forget to photograph it for posterity. Image: Black and white photograph of a man with a moustache in a dark suit looking at the camera and leaning against a white wooden fence. Hands on the top railing. Behind is sky, bushes, and a body of water. State History Collection. PN00204

12.01.2022 #OnThisDAy, 4 January, in 1837 Robert Thomas, was appointed the Government printer. Thomas arrived in South Australia aboard the Africaine in November 1836, bringing with him the Stanhope press which was used to print the Proclamation of South Australia, official government documents, and the South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register. http://sahistoryhub.com.au/collections/stanhope-press Stanhope press, State History Collection, HT 1998.0097... Photographer Rachel Harris, Bit Scribbly Design See more

11.01.2022 Can't get enough history? There's plenty to listen to, read, & get involved in on our website! https://history.sa.gov.au/participate/

11.01.2022 Help us make a tough year a bit brighter for some fellow South Aussies by donating a can (if you can) to the Foodbank SA and ABC Adelaide food drive. We are collecting donations at the Migration Museum in the city, National Motor Museum - Australia in the Adelaide Hills, and the South Australian Maritime Museum in Port Adelaide.

10.01.2022 Have you been to any of Adelaide's fantastic old cinemas?

10.01.2022 #OnThisDay, 28 December, in 1836 the Proclamation issued by Governor John Hindmarsh was read for the first time at Holdfast Bay - http://sahistoryhub.com.au//the-first-reading-of-the-procl

09.01.2022 We're so excited to have another chance to showcase this amazing exhibition. Counting down for May 2021! South Australia's History Festival SAMESH

09.01.2022 Are you a member of Australian Museums and Galleries Association ? Here's a reminder that the South Australian Branch is having their AGM this Thursday but it is now via Zoom rather than face to face due to recent COVID-19 restrictions. Register below to attend

08.01.2022 Have you visited one of our museums recently? We'd love to hear what you think. Complete a 5-minute survey about your visit to go in the running to win a Family Membership at the SA Maritime Museum! South Australian Maritime Museum Visitor Survey- surveymonkey.com/r/GKJ38QP... Migration Museum Visitor Survey - surveymonkey.com/r/GKZHGST National Motor Museum - Australia Visitor Survey - surveymonkey.com/r/GKHCJW6 Centre of Democracy Visitor Survey - surveymonkey.com/r/G8LFLZ5

08.01.2022 We always love seeing the Heritage South Australia #HeritageSnaps top 20. Which photo gets your vote for the people's choice award? https://www.environment.sa.gov.au//snaps-compe/voting-form

07.01.2022 We are looking forward to May 2021 and South Australia's History Festival! Are you planning an event? Registrations now open, check out the link below for more.

07.01.2022 *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 with 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.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Roger, who has won a family membership to the South Australian Maritime Museum after completing one of our museum visitor surveys through October! Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete one of these surveys. Feedback from our visitors is always valued and appreciated.

04.01.2022 Last chance to join our 2021 Learning Advisory Panel! We've had a great response so far and we're looking forward to working with our learning advisors on our upcoming education projects. Expressions of interest close tomorrow afternoon, so get in quick smart if you're a museum-loving teacher looking for a new opportunity. ... https://history.sa.gov.au//eoi-history-trust-learning-adv/

02.01.2022 This #PhotoFriday we fancy a visit to the Adelaide Botanic Garden. This wonderful view was captured by Captain Frank Hurley as part of a series of photos taken in preparation for the centenary of the British arrival in the province that became the state of South Australia. Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, 1935 South Australian Government Photographic Collection, GN05690

01.01.2022 Have you visited one of our museums on a school excursion? First Nations perspectives play an essential role in our programs. When European Explorers first came to Australia, who really discovered who? The updated Encounters program at the South Australian Maritime Museum aims to provide some context to the study of Explorers, and share evidence and objects that provoke questions for students. This program has been a hit with students and teachers this year. Learn more abou...t our School Programs here: https://history.sa.gov.au/education/ Image: First contact rock art, Nanguluwurr, Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). Photo: Parks Australia. #NAIDOCweek #alwayswasalwayswillbe #naidocweek2020

01.01.2022 #OnThisDay, 1 January, in 1901 Australia became a nation when the six self-governing colonies of Australia formed the Commonwealth of Australia. - http://sahistoryhub.com.au/events/federation Australasian Federation Conference delegates, State Library of South Australia collection, SLSA: B 22268

01.01.2022 Great news everyone! The doors to the History Trust’s Migration Museum, the National Motor Museum - Australia and the South Australian Maritime Museum will open again from 10 am tomorrow morning, Sunday 22 November. We’re still keeping COVIDSafe with ... 1 person per 4 square metres ongoing regular cleaning sanitation stations for visitors physical distancing guidelines contact tracing for all visitors. You can keep COVIDSafe by Always practice good hygiene and physical distancing Use a mask when physical distancing can’t be maintained Stay at home unless you need to travel Jump online to explore our museums, collections and programs! A reminder that school visits and public events that were to take place up to and including 29 November remain cancelled in line with SA Government guidelines. https://history.sa.gov.au/blog/were-reopening-our-doors/