Historical

Historical - Sights & Sounds

Local places of historical importance including locations, events, festival, open days, re-enactments and rallies.


◉ Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent Campbell
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive, located at Treloar Crescent (top of ANZAC Parade), Campbell ACT. The Memorials purpose is to commemorate the sac ..

02 6243 4211Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent
◉ Government House
Government House
Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla
Government House is the official residence of Australia's Governor General. Events and activities conducted at Government House include receptions; investiture and credential ceremonies; state dinners for v ..

02 6283 3533Government House
Dunrossil Drive,
◉ National Trust of Australia
National Trust of Australia
Canberra
The National Trusts are Australia's leading conservation organisations. Our mission, which started with the conservation of historic Sydney architecture, has grown to include natural, Indigenous and cultural he ..

National Trust of Australia
◉ Old Parliament House
Old Parliament House
18 King George Terrace, Parkes
Old Parliament House was the home of the Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988. During this time, great changes took place in Australian social and political life. This is the building in which democracy matured ..

Old Parliament House
18 King George Terrace,
◉ Palace Letters: Sir John Kerr and Buckingham Palace
Palace Letters: Sir John Kerr and Buckingham Palace
Australia
Tuesday 14th of July 2020 sees the release of the Palace letters between Sir John Kerr and Buckingham Palace that led to Gough Whitlam's sacking in 1975 and dismissal of the Whitlam government. Hundreds of p ..

Palace Letters: Sir John Kerr and Buckingham Palace
◉ Parliament House | Canberra
Parliament House | Canberra
Parliament House Canberra
Parliament House is the meeting place of our nation. It offers a dynamic experience just by visiting the building. The unique blend of impressive architecture, a stunning art collection and beautiful landsc ..

02 6277 5399Parliament House | Canberra
Parliament House