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Heritage Festival
Each year, National Trusts across Australia participate in the Australian Heritage Festival.
Communities and organisations from far and wide host unique heritage events to showcase all aspects of Australia’s cultural heritage during the festival.
The theme for the 2021 Australian Heritage Festival is Our Heritage for the Future and the event takes place from 18 April – 19 May 2021
The heritage festival is a great way for communities to come together and celebrate their heritage.
List of Events
Gympie Urban Sketchers
Gympie
Apr 17, 2021
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Gympie Urban Sketchers is facilitated by architectural artist Miriam Innes who is internationally renowned for her large-scale hyper-realistic charcoal sketches of the built environment.
Back through time in Banyo and Nudgee
Brisbane
Apr 18, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know Nudgee was once home to a pineapple plantation?
Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this unique 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Course through Coorparoo and Holland Park
Brisbane
Apr 18, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know some tram stops from the 1920s are still standing today? Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this extraordinary 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Mackay Self-Guided Heritage Trail
Mackay
Apr 18, 2021
12:00 AM
Explore the Mackay Regions rich historical and cultural past with this self-guided, interactive heritage discovery trail.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
Apr 18, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Time is of the Essence
Royal Bull's Head Inn
Apr 18, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join our special Australian Heritage Festival open days in 2021.
Vintage Tourism Display
Mackay
Apr 19, 2021
09:00 AM to 5:30 PM
To celebrate Australia’s Heritage Festival themed “Our Heritage for the Future” libraries are showcasing 50 years of tourism ephemera collected and preserved in our Heritage Collection.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 19, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
Apr 20, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 20, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
Apr 21, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
Apr 21, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
Apr 21, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 21, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
Apr 22, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Maryborough Hospitals' Past Nurses - our Heritage for the Future
Maryborough
Apr 22, 2021
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
Apr 22, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
Apr 22, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 22, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
Apr 23, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
Apr 23, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 23, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Jane Austen - Australian Regency Dance
Brisbane
Apr 23, 2021
07:30 PM to 9:30 PM
At the time Jane Austen was frolicking in the ballrooms of England, the early settlers in Australia were enjoying the same tunes and dances, particularly in the elite ballroom of Government House, Sydney. Join us for a lively romp through the dances beloved by both Jane and our ancestors.
Cedar Creek Hall Open Day Fair
Samford Valley
Apr 24, 2021
09:30 AM to 2:30 PM
When you visit us on the 24th April, you will be welcomed into the grounds of the Hall, and as you enter you will find a programme of events, including times of the guided historical rail walk
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
Apr 24, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Queensland Aboriginal Creations Exhibition: Agency and Legacy
Brisbane
Apr 24, 2021
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Join museum staff on a free guided tour of the exhibition Queensland Aboriginal Creations: Agency and Legacy, introducing key highlights and significant artworks. Museum open from 11am to 3pm, with a guided tour commencing at 1pm.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 24, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Back through time in Banyo and Nudgee
Brisbane
Apr 25, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know Nudgee was once home to a pineapple plantation?
Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this unique 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Course through Coorparoo and Holland Park
Brisbane
Apr 25, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know some tram stops from the 1920s are still standing today? Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this extraordinary 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Mackay Self-Guided Heritage Trail
Mackay
Apr 25, 2021
12:00 AM
Explore the Mackay Regions rich historical and cultural past with this self-guided, interactive heritage discovery trail.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 25, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
150 Years of Rail
Toowoomba
Apr 25, 2021
03:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Railway precinct is a true treasure. Come and explore it with a passionate local.
Vintage Tourism Display
Mackay
Apr 26, 2021
09:00 AM to 5:30 PM
To celebrate Australia’s Heritage Festival themed “Our Heritage for the Future” libraries are showcasing 50 years of tourism ephemera collected and preserved in our Heritage Collection.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
Apr 27, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 27, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
Apr 28, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Invasion, Convicts, Quarantine and Asylum
Stradbroke Island
Apr 28, 2021
09:45 AM to 12:15 PM
A visit to the North Stradbroke Island Museum on Minjerribah, including a presentation followed by a guided walk of historic Goompi/Dunwich.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
Apr 28, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
Apr 28, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 28, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
Apr 29, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Maryborough Hospitals' Past Nurses - our Heritage for the Future
Maryborough
Apr 29, 2021
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
Apr 29, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Annual Heritage Symposium: Environment and Sustainability
Sunshine Coast
Apr 29, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Six guest speakers and complimentary morning tea and lunch.
Bookings essential.
From Pillar to Post
Brisbane
Apr 29, 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Delve into the world of architecture and building through records held at Queensland State Archives. Join us for a presentation and tour and we will show you some of the architectural treasures held at the Archives.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
Apr 29, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 29, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
Apr 30, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
Apr 30, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
Apr 30, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
A Lost Story from the Great War: Fort Lytton at Night
Brisbane
Apr 30, 2021
06:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Explore the historic fortifications after dark, and see the past brought to life, as you follow the story of Raymond Augustus Stanley. Be transported to Egypt, Gallipoli and the Western Front through performance, ambient light, evocative sounds and stunning images.
Historic Train Ride
Fraser Coast
May 1, 2021
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
'Rusty' is an original coal loco, with original coal skips, plus modern comfortable hand built (by volunteers) carriages for the public.
Urban Sketching Weekend - Saturday
Maryborough
May 1, 2021
09:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For people new to urban sketching, a Sketch walk is a route that sketchers can move along and select their preferred viewpoints to sketch.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 1, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 1, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Guided Walk Along Buderim Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Walk
Sunshine Coast
May 1, 2021
02:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Guides will accompany walkers giving relevant information on the history, geography and flora along the way.
Back through time in Banyo and Nudgee
Brisbane
May 2, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know Nudgee was once home to a pineapple plantation?
Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this unique 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Course through Coorparoo and Holland Park
Brisbane
May 2, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know some tram stops from the 1920s are still standing today? Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this extraordinary 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Mackay Self-Guided Heritage Trail
Mackay
May 2, 2021
12:00 AM
Explore the Mackay Regions rich historical and cultural past with this self-guided, interactive heritage discovery trail.
Urban Sketching Weekend - Sunday
Maryborough
May 2, 2021
09:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For people new to urban sketching, a Sketch walk is a route that sketchers can move along and select their preferred viewpoints to sketch.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 2, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Restoration and Preservation of Artworks
Royal Bull's Head Inn
May 2, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join our special Australian Heritage Festival open days in 2021.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 2, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Vintage Tourism Display
Mackay
May 3, 2021
09:00 AM to 5:30 PM
To celebrate Australia’s Heritage Festival themed “Our Heritage for the Future” libraries are showcasing 50 years of tourism ephemera collected and preserved in our Heritage Collection.
P.L. Travers - Her Other Publications
Maryborough
May 4, 2021
08:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Listen to these stories written by Travers in the heritage-listed birthplace which has been transformed into the Story Bank.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
May 4, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Looking for your Irish Ancestors
Sunshine Coast
May 4, 2021
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Learn about online genealogical resources for both Ireland and Northern Ireland, including paid and free sites, to help you find your Irish ancestors.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 4, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
P.L. Travers - Her Other Publications
Maryborough
May 4, 2021
06:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Listen to these stories written by Travers in the heritage-listed birthplace which has been transformed into the Story Bank.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
May 5, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
May 5, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 5, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 5, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Stories from the Basement
Maryborough
May 5, 2021
06:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sit back and listen as our storytellers Greig Bolderrow, Carmel Murdoch, Ian Brown, and the Maryborough District Family History Society share their favourite short stories with you.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
May 6, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Maryborough Hospitals' Past Nurses - our Heritage for the Future
Maryborough
May 6, 2021
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
May 6, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 6, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 6, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
May 7, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 7, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 7, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
The Drama Merchant presents - 'Little Women'
Sunshine Coast
May 7, 2021
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Live theatre, 2 shows only!
The Drama Merchant presents - 'Little Women'
Sunshine Coast
May 7, 2021
01:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Live theatre, 2 shows only!
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 7, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Miegunyah at Twilight
Brisbane
May 7, 2021
06:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Miegunyah, meaning My Home is an elegant house built in 1886, richly decorated and furnished in the style of the late 19th century.
CQ Shopfront Animation Workshops
Maryborough
May 8, 2021
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Experience the joy of bringing paper cut outs to life. Using nothing but paper collage and a smart phone app, you'll lean how to create delightful analogue animations.
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 8, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 8, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
South Brisbane Cemetery Anniversary Day (1870-2021)
Brisbane
May 8, 2021
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Help with family history and locating graves. History book stall. Historical photo display. Children's symbol hunts.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 8, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Back through time in Banyo and Nudgee
Brisbane
May 9, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know Nudgee was once home to a pineapple plantation?
Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this unique 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Course through Coorparoo and Holland Park
Brisbane
May 9, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know some tram stops from the 1920s are still standing today? Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this extraordinary 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Mackay Self-Guided Heritage Trail
Mackay
May 9, 2021
12:00 AM
Explore the Mackay Regions rich historical and cultural past with this self-guided, interactive heritage discovery trail.
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 9, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 9, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 9, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Vintage Tourism Display
Mackay
May 10, 2021
09:00 AM to 5:30 PM
To celebrate Australia’s Heritage Festival themed “Our Heritage for the Future” libraries are showcasing 50 years of tourism ephemera collected and preserved in our Heritage Collection.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 10, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
May 11, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 11, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
May 12, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
May 12, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 12, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 12, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 12, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
May 13, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Maryborough Hospitals' Past Nurses - our Heritage for the Future
Maryborough
May 13, 2021
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Moreton Bay History Seminar
Brisbane
May 13, 2021
09:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dr Jennifer Harrison investigates stories of arrival in the 1860s of migrants from across the world as they reached the exciting and unknown destination of Moreton Bay.
150 Years and Still Going Strong
Maryborough
May 13, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Brennan & Geraghty's Store celebrates 150 years since opening in 1871. Patrick Brennan & Martin Geraghty opened their Commercial Store on the 15th of April 1871.
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 13, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 13, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Love Thy Language MATE!
Redlands
May 13, 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Redland Theatre production Love Thy Language — MATE!, written to celebrate Australian Heritage Festival
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 13, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Celebrating Horsburghs Hardware Store
Maryborough
May 14, 2021
09:00 AM to 1:00 PM
To celebrate our re-opening we are exhibiting some of the material collected by, Ron Prove, a local historian, on the historic former business, Horsburghs Hardware Store.
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 14, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 14, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 14, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
A Time Traveller's Dance
Brisbane
May 14, 2021
07:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Travel through Australia's colonial past with dance. Experience our intangible history through dances from the earliest settlement in 1788 through to Federation in 1901. Discover why dancing was so important to our ancestors, and have a lot of fun along the way!
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 15, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 15, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Creating the Gap Heritage
Brisbane
May 15, 2021
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how The Gap suburb came to be what it is today.
Champagne High Tea at Historic Ormiston House
Redlands
May 15, 2021
01:30 PM to 3:30 PM
While visitors enjoy a delicious High Tea, a guest historian will bring stories of this historic place to life.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 15, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
St Luke’s Hall 110th Anniversary Celebrations
Toowoomba
May 15, 2021
02:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join us for afternoon tea and entertainment from 2pm to 4.00pm, 15 May. Dress to impress in period costume or semi formal.
Maryborough Monumental Cemetery Tour
Maryborough
May 15, 2021
04:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Join us for a special tour of the Maryborough Monumental Cemetery.
Back through time in Banyo and Nudgee
Brisbane
May 16, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know Nudgee was once home to a pineapple plantation?
Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this unique 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Course through Coorparoo and Holland Park
Brisbane
May 16, 2021
12:00 AM
Did you know some tram stops from the 1920s are still standing today? Get your step count up and follow the online map to experience this extraordinary 1.5 hr self-guided historic tour.
Mackay Self-Guided Heritage Trail
Mackay
May 16, 2021
12:00 AM
Explore the Mackay Regions rich historical and cultural past with this self-guided, interactive heritage discovery trail.
Kangaroo Point Heritage Walking Tour
Brisbane
May 16, 2021
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
We invite you to join our walking tour of Brisbane's earliest suburban residential area highlighting its historical significance.
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 16, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 16, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Restoration and Preservation of Artworks
Royal Bull's Head Inn
May 16, 2021
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join our special Australian Heritage Festival open days in 2021.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 16, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Gymanfa Ganu - Welsh Hymn Singing Festival
Ipswich
May 16, 2021
02:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Celebrate the Welsh love of singing by joining in the congregational singing of much-loved Welsh hymns. This is not a concert but communal singing of well-known hymns. Y Gymanfa Ganu is "a celebration aimed not at purity of note but at heartfelt, enjoyed singing."
Styles and Stories Architecture Tour
Toowoomba
May 16, 2021
02:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Join local Heritage Architect Stephanie Keays from Toowoomba Trails, on this walk through the CBD with a fascinating glimpse into Toowoomba’s architecture and history.
Vintage Tourism Display
Mackay
May 17, 2021
09:00 AM to 5:30 PM
To celebrate Australia’s Heritage Festival themed “Our Heritage for the Future” libraries are showcasing 50 years of tourism ephemera collected and preserved in our Heritage Collection.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 17, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 18, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
Friend, Function and Food: Animals at Bankfoot House
Glasshouse Mountains
May 19, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy the stories of these animals during the history of Bankfoot House.
Guided tours of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Glasshouse Mountains
May 19, 2021
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Established in 1868, Bankfoot House is a state heritage listed property.
Tour of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar
Longreach
May 19, 2021
01:30 PM to 2:15 PM
The Museum tells the story of Qantas from the early days in Outback Queensland to present day. Displays focus on the founding figures of Qantas, life in Outback Queensland in the 1920s and the advancement and impact of aviation in Australia and the world.
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