In 2025, South Australia's History Festival is exploring the theme of ‘Decisions'.
Join us this May and explore the history of your own backyard. From walking tours, Devonshire teas and exhibitions, there is something for everyone!
Walking Tours
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Mansions of Glenelg Walking Tour
- When
- Tuesday 13 May at 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Where
- Glenelg Town Hall
- Cost
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Adult - $10
Child - Free
- Summary
- Enjoy a guided tour of Glenelg's mansions and discover the stories behind some of Glenelg’s finest, such as Seafield Tower,…
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Historic Seacliff and Kingston Park Walking Tour
- When
- Tuesday 27 May at 10:00am - 11:30am
- Where
- Seacliff Beach
- Audience
- Adults
- Cost
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$10
- Summary
- Join a guided walking tour of historic Seacliff and Kingston Park.
Talks & Workshops
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An Evening with Kitty: The fabulous story of Brighton's Kitty Whyte
- When
- Monday 12 May at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Where
- Brighton Civic Centre
- Cost
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Adult - $20
- Summary
- A special History Festival event, hear a talk on the life of Kathleen Duncan Campbell Macully - AKA Kitty Whyte.
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Trace Your Family Tree Workshop
- When
- Monday 19 May at 10:30am - 11:30am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Cost
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Adult - $10
- Summary
- A special History Festival Event, learn about some of the online resources available that can assist you with tracing your…
Sold out - wait list available
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Devonshire Tea at Partridge House
- When
- Monday 12 May at 9:30am - 10:30am
- Where
- Partridge House
- Audience
- Seniors, Adults
- Cost
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Adult - $20
- Summary
- Enjoy a guided tour and Devonshire Tea at historic Partridge House.
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Guided Tour of Paringa Hall
- When
- Saturday 24 May at 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Where
- Sacred Heart College
- Cost
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Adult - 20
- Summary
- Join us for a tour of this magnificent heritage property in Somerton Park.
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Stitches Through Time
- When
- Friday 9 May at 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Where
- Glenelg Town Hall
- Cost
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Adult - $10
- Summary
- A special history festival event, a guided tour of bridal fashion retrospective, I Do.
