Feb 17, 2020
Yarra Street History Walk Join us for a history walk along one of Hawthorn’s oldest streets and hear about the area’s rich early history. Learn from our guide Elizabeth Love about the diverse people who lived there including a horse cab driver,...
Jan 31, 2020
A rare opportunity to see the magnificent heritage listed building, Tay Creggan, and hear from former Strathcona BGGS teacher about the people and changes to this building since architect Guy Purchas commenced building in 1893. 30 Yarra Street, Hawthorn Sunday 9th...
Nov 13, 2019
Sunday 17th November 2.30 pm CONVICT ERA POTTERS – Guest speaker Greg Hill As Melbourne’s inner suburbs developed, so too did the establishment of industries that started manufacturing items locally. Richmond and Hawthorn’s geology provided amazing early...
Nov 13, 2019
Thursday 28th November 6 pm to 7.30 pm TWILIGHT HISTORY WALK Join us for a twilight walk starting and ending at the Rocket Park (Central Gardens). We will explore the wonderful history of Glenferrie. Come along to hear stories of Hawthorn’s social and commercial...
Nov 13, 2019
Saturday 7th December 4 pm to 6 pm For details of our members and friends end of year celebration on 7th December 2019 email us at hawthornhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call 9819 1218
Aug 11, 2019
Sunday 25th August 1 pm – 4 pm VALUATION DAY Check your cupboards and bring along a piece or two to be valued by our experts Richard Gordon – Silver, ceramics, European decorative arts and jewellery. Harry Glenn – Australian pottery & ceramics, Australian...