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Step into the stylish world of racewear with fashion historian Nicole Jenkins. In this lively illustrated talk, discover how Melbourne’s race day fashion evolved—elegant, bold, and sometimes wild—shaped by weather, trends, and London flair. Come along and be inspired!
This exhibition, from the private collections of members of Box Hill Historical Society, will feature images and objects showing the latest in 19th and 20th century kitchen and dining ware, from eggcups, crockery, cutlery and a cruet set, to a meat grinder and a crockpot.
Want to know what records the National Archives holds in the East Burwood facility? Join fellow history lovers for an inspiring guided tour of the repository and view some of our important historical documents such as architectural drawings, photographs and War Service Homes records.
Council’s Heritage Advisor, Ian Coleman, will speak on the changing styles and fashions in residential architecture in Whitehorse over the past 160 years. He will outline the features and characteristics of Victorian, Federation, Interwar, Mid-Century Modern and late-20th century housing found in the municipality.
The Society’s Annual Book and Ephemera Sale is on again! Come along and find cheap good quality pre-loved books on a wide variety of topics, including Australiana, biography, gardening, history and poetry. A special Collectors’ Corner has some gems, and an expanded ephemera section.
In this tour members of the Box Hill and Surrey Hills Historical Societies will explore how some of the fashions around caring for and fare welling the dead are reflected in the Box Hill Cemetery.
Join us for a delightful Devonshire tea experience at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct.
Try out our Dance for Fitness class for free as part of Whitehorse Seniors Festival. This class is the perfect way to have fun and get fit at the same time.
Try your hand at painting while learning the basics of watercolour.
Learn the traditional art of Chinese brush painting – in Chinese!