History Council NSW

History Council NSW The History Council of NSW (Inc.) is a not-for-profit, member based, registered charity.

Our vision is to ensure history remains an important part of the cultural life of the people of NSW.

Are you brave enough to descend five levels below ground into the very depths of the The State Library of New South Wale...
12/10/2026

Are you brave enough to descend five levels below ground into the very depths of the The State Library of New South Wales to uncover some of the macabre stories from the collection?

Join curator Rachelle Ayoub on a spine-chilling behind-the-scenes stack tour to learn about Sydney’s dark histories. You’ll find out about the sole survivor of the Dunbar shipwreck, who was found clinging to a cliff face on Sydney’s coastline; the woman who lost her entire family in the Luna Park Ghost Train fire; the Australian woman who inspired Charles Dickens’ Miss Havisham, and more. Join us for a deep dive into Sydney’s most frightening tales this All Hallows’ Eve.

Monday 26 October 5.30 - 6.30pm. General admission $20 Library friends $15

Please note: This tour is suitable for ages 16 and over. It involves a significant amount of walking and there is not seating available on the tour.

Save the date!Join author and artist Wendy Hamilton as she explores the remarkable story of the Berrima Internment Camp,...
12/10/2026

Save the date!
Join author and artist Wendy Hamilton as she explores the remarkable story of the Berrima Internment Camp, which became known as Australia's "show camp" where compassionate guards and detainees fostered a spirit of cooperation and peace during a time of conflict and prejudice. It is one of the few positive stories to emerge from the Great War and remains a unique chapter in Australia's history.

Sunday 8 November Anzac Memorial Auditorium, Lower Ground Level (entry via the Liverpool Street entrance). This is a free event but bookings are recommended.

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Join Dr Shirleene Robinson AM to hear about a new landmark publication showcasing the NLA's extraordinary oral history &...
12/10/2026

Join Dr Shirleene Robinson AM to hear about a new landmark publication showcasing the NLA's extraordinary oral history & folklore collection.

The Memory Tapes brings together hundreds of interview excerpts, organised into chapters on broad themes, from domestic life to politics. The excerpts capture lived experiences in all their complexities, emotion and contradictions. Readers will get a sense of the textures of memory – tone, hesitation, reflection – learning about the past from the people who lived it. Through the voices of Elders, prime ministers, migrants, scientists, athletes, centenarians, artists and more, this is our national memory.

This is a member event Australian National Maritime Museum Saturday 17 October.

Check your inboxes! The History Council of NSW October newsletter is out now!Catch up on our recent happenings including...
08/10/2026

Check your inboxes! The History Council of NSW October newsletter is out now!
Catch up on our recent happenings including annual award winners and History Week, plus news, events, and opportunities from our members and friends.
If you're not a subscriber you can read here https://mailchi.mp/historycouncilnsw/october2026newsletter-6750305
Or sign up so you never miss out again.

Listen to our very own Naomi Parry Duncan talking about her experience of the Black Summer bushfires and why this phone ...
08/10/2026

Listen to our very own Naomi Parry Duncan talking about her experience of the Black Summer bushfires and why this phone box in Narooma has been heritage listed.

06/10/2026

Upcoming workshop: Paper Preservation with Tegan Anthes 📜

Learn how to look after your history at home with professional conservator Tegan Anthes. Discover practical and cost-effective ways to preserve paper based items at home.

Whether you are caring for old photographs, historic documents or your personal family archives, there is something in this workshop for everyone. You can even bring along an item to look at during the workshop and get additional advice.

Learn more and book tickets via Eventbrite (link in the comments).

📆Saturday 17 October, 10am - 12pm
$20 per person
📍Central Library, Windsor

29/09/2026

A pay phone outside a coastal shopping centre has been heritage listed for its role in keeping Australians...

28/09/2026

📣 Entries for our Museum of Fire 2026 Art Competition are now open! 📣

Join us for a special 2026 Art Competition and exhibition celebrating the remarkable history of Dogs in Firefighting! From the loyal station companions to the highly trained Ignitable Liquid Detection Canine unit, these four-legged heroes have played a unique and impactful role in firefighting history. 🐕

For more information visit our website at 🔗 https://www.museumoffire.net/event-details/dogs-in-firefighting-2026-art-competition-submissions

28/09/2026

The University of New South Wales has launched a new Indigenous strategy aimed at increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and decision-making across the university.The Indigenous S...

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