Tasmania Tasmanian National Trust Heritage Festival
1 to 31 May Tasmania’s annual Heritage Festival is a highlight on the history lover’s calendar. This year, the National Trust of Australia in Tasmania will be preparing the event. Learn more about the state’s unique cultural heritage through the diverse program featuring walks, tours, open home displays plus events ranging from fairs, displays and talks — there’s something on offer for everyone. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.au/tas
Colonial Women
Until 9 June This exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery presents the work of 10 artists from the 1830s–1850s, a period of cultural and scientific innovation and expansion. The work of artists Louisa Anne Meredith, Mary Morton Allport and Theresa Walker are showcased alongside scientific illustrations, lithographs and other images, each a snapshot of insight into life in colonial times. Visit www.tmag.tas.gov.au
New Zealand Music for Mothers’ Day
12 May 2013 A group of classical singers and musicians from across Auckland are putting on a special concert for mothers, written by mothers, about mothers, including a selection of mothers’ favourites. The program will include music from long ago as well as the musical delights of today. The concert will take place at the beautiful and historic property, Alberton, located in Auckland. Bookings are essential. Tickets are available at $22 per person. Email cathieharrop@ihug.co.nz
NZ Society of Genealogists AGM Weekend
31 May to 3 June This year’s AGM will be hosted by the Franklin Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists in Pukekohe. The program includes presentations on topics such as ‘Finding the Place of Origin for your Irish Immigrant Ancestor’, ‘Immigration to New Zealand’, ‘Fiction, Faction and Fact – what should family historians be writing?’ and plenty more. ‘Showcasing Franklin’ on the Sunday will explain how to access records relating to the people and families of Franklin. Visit www.genealogy.org.nz
About Time South Australia’s History Festival
1 – 31 May 2013 Featuring
Open House Adelaide 4 & 5 May 2013 abouttime.sa.gov.au
Grab a printed program from your local library, council, visitor information centre, museum or history group in early April.
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