What's On

Do you remember when milk, bread and ice were delivered to houses? When people drove Beetles and Kombi Vans? Come along to this display, a nostalgic look back at days long gone.

Learn the basics of crochet while creating a practical and colourful glasses case to take home.

You’ll learn how to craft the perfect loaf using the time-honoured process of fermentation.

Celebrate the arrival of spring by creating your own beautiful planter pot filled with seasonal flowers or fresh herbs

A display curated from the Whitehorse Art Collection and paired with archival documents from the Box Hill Historical Society.

A display by Box Hill Historical Society, of people's memories of their house and the local street in which they lived. Find this display also at the annual Books Galore...and more!

Explore the fascinating stories behind street names around Strathdon House Precinct in this volunteer-led exhibition.

Create your own traditional terracotta cooler in this hands-on workshop

Enjoy a fun filled day exploring heritage trades and crafts, old-fashioned games and races for the kids, live music, giant bubbles, animal farm, sausage sizzle, Devonshire teas, home-made cake stall and coffee cart. Not to be missed is the Working Dogs display.

Former Box Hill resident, William Gillies died in 1925 and lies in an unmarked grave. See the unveiling of a plaque, in gratitude for the magnificent bequest he left to the Victorian school children.

Discover the magic of monoprinting with gel plates!

Ever wondered when and why streets were named as they are? Explore the backgrounds to local street names with expert guides from Box Hill & Surrey Hills Historical Societies.

In this celebratory exhibition, members of Basketmakers of Victoria have produced a vibrant array of works to contemplate, inspire and give pleasure.

Chat with Dr Gary Presland, one of the authors of the recent book 'Streetwise: the origins of street names in the former City of Box Hill' and find out how and why your street was so named.

Remember those black and white sketches in newspapers used to advertise properties? Graphic artist Margaret Picken produced many of these for houses across the eastern suburbs. It’s an art form that has disappeared, but one with a fascinating history. At this talk at the Surrey Hills Historical Society meeting hear from graphic artist Margaret Picken.