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The History Council of Victoria offers a range of accessible and thought-provoking public events for students of history, history lovers and professional historians. These include regular series, annual programs, and special one-off events.

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Friday September 11 2026

North Melbourne, Victoria

Careers in History – The Past is Your Future

A free event for history students interested in professional pathways in history, held at the Public Record Office, Victoria.

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Thursday September 24 2026

Victoria

2026 Annual Lecture – Direct Action, Protest and Democracy

An annual showcase featuring a leading historian on a topic of pressing importance and wide interest, and the announcement of our major annual prizes.

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Thursday October 22 2026

Melbourne, Victoria

The Shortest History of the United States of America

Our final event in the 2026 Book+Author in-person conversation series, which showcases new books from some of Australia’s most exciting historians.

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Thursday November 19 2026

Victoria

Making Public Histories 2026 – Challenging Anzac

Free Zoom webinar exploring issues and approaches in making public histories.

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