Royal Historical Society of Victoria
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Preserving and sharing Victoria's rich history since 1909.
Please join us in welcoming Steven Cooke as the new Executive Director to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
Dr Cooke brings to this role many years of experience in the cultural heritage field and we are looking forward to working with him.
#HistoryVictoria
Dr Cooke brings to this role many years of experience in the cultural heritage field and we are looking forward to working with him.
#HistoryVictoria
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Please join us in welcoming Steven Cooke as the new Executive Director to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
Dr Cooke brings to this role many years of experience in the cultural heritage field and we are looking forward to working with him.
#HistoryVictoria
Dr Cooke brings to this role many years of experience in the cultural heritage field and we are looking forward to working with him.
#HistoryVictoria
Join us to celebrate the publication of Victoria – Suffering to Statehood by Michael Rucker
October 15, 5:30-7:00 PM | 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-victoria-suffering-to-statehood-by-michael-p-rucker/
#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria
October 15, 5:30-7:00 PM | 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-victoria-suffering-to-statehood-by-michael-p-rucker/
#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria
October 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Join us to celebrate the publication of Victoria – Suffering to Statehood by Michael Rucker
October 15, 5:30-7:00 PM | 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-victoria-suffering-to-statehood-by-michael-p-rucker/
#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria
October 15, 5:30-7:00 PM | 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-victoria-suffering-to-statehood-by-michael-p-rucker/
#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria
Did you know North Melbourne was called Hotham from 1859 to 1887? Just one of many fascinating details in Fiona Gatt's new book "Old North Melbourne".
We were thrilled to host the launch last week, with Professor Andrew May introducing the author.
#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria #NorthMelbourne
We were thrilled to host the launch last week, with Professor Andrew May introducing the author.
#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria #NorthMelbourne
October 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Did you know North Melbourne was called Hotham from 1859 to 1887? Just one of many fascinating details in Fiona Gatt's new book "Old North Melbourne".
We were thrilled to host the launch last week, with Professor Andrew May introducing the author.
#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria #NorthMelbourne
We were thrilled to host the launch last week, with Professor Andrew May introducing the author.
#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria #NorthMelbourne
I'm so excited to finally be able to say it: Happy History Month to all who celebrate!
If you haven't already, today is the perfect day to head to https://historymonth.org.au/events-calendar/ to find fantastic history events happening near you.
#HistoryMonth2025 #VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria
If you haven't already, today is the perfect day to head to https://historymonth.org.au/events-calendar/ to find fantastic history events happening near you.
#HistoryMonth2025 #VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria
September 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I'm so excited to finally be able to say it: Happy History Month to all who celebrate!
If you haven't already, today is the perfect day to head to https://historymonth.org.au/events-calendar/ to find fantastic history events happening near you.
#HistoryMonth2025 #VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria
If you haven't already, today is the perfect day to head to https://historymonth.org.au/events-calendar/ to find fantastic history events happening near you.
#HistoryMonth2025 #VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria
📚 Join us for the launch of "Love, Class and Empire" by A. James Hammerton.
RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-love-class-and-empire-an-english/
🗓️ October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
#HistoryBooks #BookLaunch #Melbourne #VicHistoryEvents
RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-love-class-and-empire-an-english/
🗓️ October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
#HistoryBooks #BookLaunch #Melbourne #VicHistoryEvents
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
📚 Join us for the launch of "Love, Class and Empire" by A. James Hammerton.
RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-love-class-and-empire-an-english/
🗓️ October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
#HistoryBooks #BookLaunch #Melbourne #VicHistoryEvents
RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-love-class-and-empire-an-english/
🗓️ October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
#HistoryBooks #BookLaunch #Melbourne #VicHistoryEvents
Do you have an oral history collection in Victoria, Australia? If so, the Identifying Precarious Victorian Oral History Collection Project likely wants to hear from you! The project is creating a list of precarious collections. Learn more and get involved via precariousoralhistories.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Do you have an oral history collection in Victoria, Australia? If so, the Identifying Precarious Victorian Oral History Collection Project likely wants to hear from you! The project is creating a list of precarious collections. Learn more and get involved via precariousoralhistories.com
Today marks 81 years since D-Day - Operation Overlord. Over 150,000 Allied forces, including 3,300+ Australians, launched history's largest seaborne invasion. This 1941 air raid pamphlet reminds us of home front fears. We honour those who sacrificed all. #DDay #HistoryVictoria #MilitaryHistory
June 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Today marks 81 years since D-Day - Operation Overlord. Over 150,000 Allied forces, including 3,300+ Australians, launched history's largest seaborne invasion. This 1941 air raid pamphlet reminds us of home front fears. We honour those who sacrificed all. #DDay #HistoryVictoria #MilitaryHistory
Discover the fascinating search for the man who inspired behind Australia's beloved character, C.J. Dennis's The Sentimental Bloke: theconversation.com/how-a-dogged... #HistoryVictoria #AusLit
How a dogged researcher tracked down the original Sentimental Bloke – and found a different man to C.J. Dennis’s loveable larrikin
After more than 100 years, the mystery of the man who inspired this famous comic verse novel has been solved.
theconversation.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Discover the fascinating search for the man who inspired behind Australia's beloved character, C.J. Dennis's The Sentimental Bloke: theconversation.com/how-a-dogged... #HistoryVictoria #AusLit
Hello Bluesky! 👋 We’re the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, sharing Victoria’s local stories since 1909. Expect vintage photos, upcoming events, and tales plucked from the pages of history. What local history questions have you always wondered about? #HistoryVictoria
June 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Hello Bluesky! 👋 We’re the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, sharing Victoria’s local stories since 1909. Expect vintage photos, upcoming events, and tales plucked from the pages of history. What local history questions have you always wondered about? #HistoryVictoria