The History Festival blog takes you behind the scenes as we plan the event.
Regular guest blogger and History Trust volunteer Helen recalls her favourite bits of the 2019 History Festival.
Another wonderful festival! The highlight of my year, and now I will look forward to next year. 2020. Read more about 'Another wonderful festival! The highlight of my year' >
At the SA Mental Health Commission we know that opportunities to connect with others and learn something new whilst out and about in our community are good for our wellbeing. The History Festival offers a unique opportunity to Read more about Top picks from the SA Mental Health Commission >
Our wonderful volunteer Helen shares her picks of the 2019 History Festival program.
This will be the Best Ever Festival! Not sure if it can get any better. I am so looking forward to May! Read more about Helen's top picks for the 2019 History Festival >
Throughout November, a number of workshops were held by the History Trust to assist us planning our events for 2019. All were well attended, and of great interest to those of us who went along. Read more about Helen's top tips from the Event Organiser workshops >
660 events later the History Festival is over for 2018! This year’s festival was the biggest and best yet. Read more about That's A Wrap! >
The History Trust and SA Power Network’s Magical Bus Tour is always a festival highlight. This year’s tour began bright and early at the Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum for a bacon and egg breakfast. Read more about Magical History Tour >
Friday 18 May marks International Museum Day for 2018. Did you know there are around 200 museums and special collections across South Australia? An incredible 47 of these museums have produced events for the History Festival in 2018. Read more about Happy International Museums Day! >
As museums and the heritage industry continue to be digitally focused, this allows new technological mediums to bring the past alive. Read more about The Future is Digital? >
During the 2018 History Festival, the spotlight is being shone on the past, present and future of LGBTIQ stories in South Australia. Read more about Rainbow History – An interview with Dr Nikki Sullivan and Craig Middleton >
Tasting Australia has officially wrapped for 2018 but never fear, the South Australian History Festival has a plethora of foodie experiences to wet your appetite. Read more about Food, Glorious Food! >
