Whether you have an afternoon free or a whole week to spare, you can search by date to find the History Week events that are right for you.

 

Thu 13

Exploring North Adelaide Railway Station

Adelaide and Inner Suburbs Branch, National Trust of South Australia
May 14 & 30
Explore the heritage-listed North Adelaide Railway Station (1857), one of Australia's oldest surviving railway stations, and a rare example of a station combined with a residence.

Sat 15

Fort Glanville open day

Fort Glanville Historical Association
May 16

Fort Glanville is the most original and complete example of a nineteenth-century coastal artillery fort in Australia. Enjoy guided tours, demonstrations, parade ground exercises, and cannon and carbine firing.

Mon 17

Museums for social harmony

Museums Australia, SA Branch
May 18

This year's International Museum Day celebrates the role of museums in promoting social inclusion. Join Christine Finnimore as she reflects on the Migration Museum's valued relationship with local, cultural and community groups.

Thu 20 (104)

100 years of flight in South Australia

South Australian Aviation Museum
May 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30

Celebrate 100 years of flight in South Australia and see a one-third size model of the original aircraft from 1910. Go behind the scenes with staff to the restoration workshop.

A brief history of Ditters

Ditters, Gawler Place
May 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 &
Come and see a display explaining the origins and development of Ditters, an Adelaide-based nut and fruit retailer established in 1918.

A glimpse of Quaker simplicity

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
May 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29

Visit this prefabricated timber Manning house, brought to South Australia in 1840 on board the Rajasthan. Discover the second oldest place of worship in Adelaide.

A glimpse of Quaker simplicity

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
May 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29

Visit this prefabricated timber Manning house, brought to South Australia in 1840 on board the Rajasthan. Discover the second oldest place of worship in Adelaide.

A peep into the past

Meningie Cheese Factory Museum
May 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30

Its all about history at the Meningie Cheese Factory Museum. Learn about the history of fishing, dairying, farming and home life and enjoy an eight tractor square dance.

A public garden from the Victorian era

Botanic Gardens - Adelaide
May 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30

Walk through the Adelaide Botanic Garden and hear about the Victorian influences evident in the plants, buildings, ornamentation, landscape design and public uses.

A tour behind the shed

Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway
May 21, 24, 25, 27 & 28

Take a guided tour behind the sheds of this heritage farm and hear stories of farming life from a sixth generation descendant.