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Find the best history events and make the most of your time in Adelaide. From education to pets and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
David Roche Gallery welcomes Dr Eugene Barilo von Reisberg for a special lecture series, exploring fascinating insights into Napoleon and his other wife, and the symbolism and allure of nineteenth-century military uniforms. These lectures offer fresh insights into power, legacy, and historical narrative.
As part of the 2026 History Festival a guided walk through historic Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
Re-live those memories from the drive-ins and old picture theatres.
In 1914 pastoralist and benefactor Peter Waite gifted his Urrbrae estate including the mansion house to the University of Adelaide to develop research and education in agricultural science. On this guided tour of Urrbrae House, you will hear about the life and times Peter (1834-1922), his wife Matilda (1836-1922) and their family. You will also learn about some of the unique features of the house. Did you know Urrbrae House was the first home in Adelaide to have electricity? The tour takes about 75 minutes. Before or after the tour you may enjoy the gardens and adjacent Waite Arboretum at your leisure at no charge. This tour is presented by Adelaide University staff and volunteers.
Join us at Ngutungka Henley as we honor the incredible contributions of women during times of war - a celebration not to be missed! From homemaking to working on the home front, register now to learn more about the women’s war effort. Join us as we reflect on stories of women who stepped out of their domestic roles to support the war effort. This event will be presented by the National Archives of Australia.
Join us at Ngutungka Henley as we honor the incredible contributions of women during times of war - a celebration not to be missed!
Enjoy a guided wander around the Port River..... There is so much history and heritage here that it will jump out at you! Learn about the boat graveyard, lost creeks and canals, and the busy shipyards at Fletchers Slip and the iconic Harts Mill. Share the day and a leisurely walk with other like-minded people. This is a tour that will tease your history taste buds and entertain you with some of the stories about the people who lived in and worked here in this once busy port.
Join your expert guide as they guide you through nearly two centuries of history and symbolism at West Terrace Cemetery
Explore the remarkable connection during WWI between the tiny island of Malta, and the wounded ANZACs. During WWI, Malta earned the title ‘Nurse of the Mediterranean’, providing vital care to thousands of sick and wounded ANZAC soldiers evacuated from Gallipoli. Many ANZACs who could not be saved were laid to rest in Maltese cemeteries. Presented by John Calleja.
For 183 years, Brougham Gardens / Tantutittinga (Park 29) and Palmer Gardens / Pangki Pangki (Park 28) have had a special role in the history and social culture of this city. Along with the prominent floral clock, the rose gardens and other formal plantings, the built heritage that surrounds these two gardens is also impressive - including of course the tower of the Brougham Place Uniting Church. Find out about the role of Palmer Gardens and Brougham Gardens in Adelaide's history, their hidden secrets, and their continuing role in the city's life. Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of about 1.6km. Approximately 1.5 hours duration. Meet at the corner of O'Connell Street and Brougham Place (at the traffic lights at the top of the hill). Children and dogs most welcome :)
Writer and actress Thistle Anderson (aka Mrs Herbert Fisher) grabbed headlines across Australia in the early 1900s. Thistle delighted in disturbing the composure of society’s elite. From Melbourne to London her escapades had fuelled the social pages for years. Then in 1903, she descended on Adelaide as the wife of stockbroker, Herbert Fisher. She was unimpressed by the city and its people and cheerfully voiced her cutting comments. Then she put pen to paper and published them! Join us for a tale of romance and folly, a scandalous court case, and a slanderous little red book that sold, and sold, and sold.
As we mark 110 years since the first Anzac Day, we’ll explore the origins of this enduring legend. Join us as we trace the experiences of ANZAC soldiers, from the preparations for war and training to the landing at Gallipoli. Drawing on archival records, this seminar will explore stories of courage, resilience and strong bonds of mateship. We’ll reflect on how these early experiences shaped the enduring Anzac spirit we remember today.