Flagstaff Gardens are the oldest public gardens in Melbourne with a unique history. The elevated site was used as Melbourne’s first burial grounds in the 1830s, and then Flagstaff Hill became a signal station from 1840-5, followed by use as […]
An Illustrated Talk by Dr Christopher Cheng. What does it mean to rebuild a history when the very people who nourished a community were rendered invisible in official records? As historian Janis Wilton observed in Golden Threads (2014, p.29), the daily worlds […]
Byways is a 19th-century Victorian era homestead in Bowral now prized as a heritage property and a fine example of early Southern Highlands architecture. It’s located close to the town centre and exemplifies the type of gentleman’s residence built soon […]
Join us for our first event of the year at the Australian National Botanic Gardens which is home to Australia’s largest collection of native plants. We will meet at the Theatrette at 10 am for a 15-minute presentation about the […]
Our first speaker for the year is Dr Thom Blake, a Brisbane historian and entertaining speaker who has researched many aspects of Queensland history. Check out his wonderful website and his diverse range of projects. His topic for our lecture […]
The Heritage listed Burnley Gardens date back to 1860 when the Horticulture Society of Victoria established experimental gardens. The aim was to introduce new plants to the colonies, and to promote botanical and horticultural science. The land was granted to […]
Enjoy a relaxed BYO picnic in the gardens of Harper's Mansion, Berrima, where history, horticulture and companionship come together in a truly special setting. The two-acre gardens reflect the practical and ornamental traditions of early colonial gardening, combining productive plantings […]
Canberra Rotary Peace Bell Lennox Gardens, in Yarralumla, has strong historic links to the early days of the national capital. The park in its current condition was established with the filling of Lake Burley Griffin in the 1960s; however, the […]
Rescheduled to Tuesday 31 March Due to an electricity shutdown of the Beveridge Community Hall all day we have had to reschedule this event to Tuesday 31 March. Kelly House in Beveridge, Victoria, is the former childhood home of […]
Hackett’s rapid growth in the mid-20th century saw innovations in architecture, including pioneering townhouses, change in the emergence of native gardens, and optimism in the community facilities planned by the National Capital Development Commission. How can this distinctive character be […]
Moorilla Estate/MONA. Building on the initial aspirations of Claudio Alcorso, the entire complex continues to demonstrate a synthesis of art, history, architecture, and landscape. Our tour will concentrate on the gardens and landscape architecture of MONA including the picking garden. […]
An Illustrated Talk by Penny Holden. Professor E G and Mrs Janet Waterhouse were both teachers when they married in 1912. Like good teachers they were in the habit of making copious notes and their diaries too are littered with […]
Film and lecture with Elizabeth Langslow, followed by a light lunch. Join us for this opportunity to see the documentary film on the horticultural history of the late 19th century Mount Macedon by Elizabeth Langslow. Elizabeth will also discuss […]
The English Garden at Weston Park, Yarralumla Introducing various approaches to historical interpretation A FREE TOUR – Bring your friends for an autumn stroll and introduce them to the AGHS. AGHS has a long connection with the English Garden that […]
You are warmly invited to join us for a day bus trip to Kiama, where coastal history and garden interest sit side by side. Our visit will include a briefing and tour of the restored Pilot’s Cottage Museum at Blowhole […]
We have a wonderful weekend scheduled in northern Tasmania for 30-31st May 2026. In support of our national AGHS “Trees” theme for 2026, we will explore “What Future for Our Heritage Trees?” Saturday May 30th – visit the two heritage […]
The Winter Lecutre 2026 will be presented by Mark Butz. As we move closer to the centenary of our national parliament, let’s look at the preceding hundred years, local European land use then, and how it has developed to what […]
As part of our Winter Solstice gathering, we are delighted to welcome two distinguished speakers offering complementary perspectives on heritage, landscape and cultural history. Alexander Dowthwaite from The King's Foundation will speak about the Hillview project and the practical work […]
Please join The AGHS Victoria Branch for this most interesting presentation about the plant hunters over the ages. New plants were brought back on expeditions and travels, which became popular for use in home and botanical gardens. Many of the […]
Embrace being a winter person in this charming Georgian town Exploring Tasmanian gardens, landscapes and the people involved with Jean Elder and Rhonda Hamilton who have conducted 18 oral history interviews for the Tasmanian component of the Australian Garden History […]