History Events in Perth

East Perth is a special place for Aboriginal people. Hear and share stories of old East Perth followed by a guided bus tour of the area with Elders.

In conversation with Wajarri Nyarlu/Menang Yok, Community Engagement Facilitator JCG, Patricia Ryder. Patricia Ryder will speak on amplifying First Nations voices in places originally designed to project colonial authority, and how the act of reclaiming these spaces challenges the official narrative of settlement and progress by making invasion, dispossession and resistance visible, and affirming living sovereignty and ongoing connection to country. By interpreting history in the very places it occurred, truth-telling can educate the wider public in a powerful, local way, and encourage meaningful reconciliation and practical change.

As part of the Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival, join local artist Andrew Hawes and other East Perth Community volunteers for a heritage walk taking in snippets of Claisebrook's past. This guided walk covers part of the East Perth Community Group's 'Gecko Walk' that showcases some of the works from the redevelopment of Claisebrook Cove over the last 30 years. Learn about the various people and industries that have been a part of this area and how they used the natural and built environment. Over 90 minutes, the walk covers approximately 2 km.

Seasoned guide Joe ‘jopossum’ Collard expertly navigates the historical landscape of the Cultural Hub, offering guests a Noongar narrative to the colonial past from a Noongar perspective, cultural activities and walk tour experience.

To celebrate the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival, we invite you to enjoy an afternoon at historic Woodloes Homestead.

Join us during the Australian Heritage Festival for a guided tour of this historic local gem. Step back in time on a guided tour of Cockman House, the oldest surviving residence in the Wanneroo area. Built in the 1830s, this rare limestone homestead offers a window into early settler life and the stories of the families who lived and worked on this land.

As part of our Open Day celebrating the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival, join Local History buff Geoff Moor for a journey through the history of Woodloes Homestead. Built by Francis Bird as a family home more than 150 years ago, Woodloes is Canning’s oldest building, and has many stories to tell.

in the three volume history of the club 1957 to 2025 published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Club which was founded in 1975. The third volume describes Club activities and events over the period 2019 to 2015. As well the Volume lists all office holders and officials over the period 1975 to 2025. The book is 210pp A4 colour and richly illustrated.

Celebrate the 125th anniversary of Old Central with a volunteer-led heritage tour of the fire station and uncover it's people, stories and innovations.