Welcome to the History Council of NSW

Our vision is to ensure that history, in all its diverse forms, is an important part of the cultural life of the people and communities of New South Wales.

We provide services and programs which aim to build capacity within the history sector and showcase the importance of history.

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History Week: Life and Death

1-9 September 2018  |  #HistoryWeek18

History Week is the annual, state-wide celebration of history organised by the History Council of New South Wales. 

Initiated by the HCNSW in 1997, History Week is a fantastic opportunity for member organisations, large and small, throughout NSW to engage and educate the community about the vitality, diversity and meaning of history and its practice.
More info about History Week can be found here.
An interactive program of events is now live and accessible via the button below.

Speaker Connect

We connect emerging and established history professionals with community and local government organisations across NSW.

Speaker Connect provides speakers with paid professional speaking opportunities and hosts with high quality speakers and publicity support.

Whether an exciting and thought provoking talk on Australian history, or a professional development workshop, our program is a great chance to develop professional skills and raise the profile of history.

2018 History Council of NSW Award Winners Announced

We’re pleased to announce the winners of our 2018 awards – Annual History Citation, Max Kelly Medal, Deen De Bortoli Award and Aboriginal History Prize.

Point Clare Cemetery Tour

Point Clare Cemetery History Tour will host a guided walking tour and launching a web site for self guided tours of Point Clare Cemetery.

Russel Ward Lecture: Professor Hamish Maxwell-Stuart

The University of New England’s Russel Ward Lecture is delivered in History Week by Prof. Hamish Maxwell-Stuart on convict contributions to Australia.

George Hedgeland – Stained Glass Artist and Sydney Surveyor

The City of Sydney Historical Association’s upcoming September lecture will feature Angela Phippen who will tell the story of nineteenth century migrant George Hedgeland on Sat 8 Sept.

Poverty and Prosperity: Boom and bust in 19th Century Maitland

Gain an insight into Maitland’s history through the eyes of historian and heritage practitioner Patrick Wilson, and discover more about how an exciting local project Poverty and Prosperity. Thu 6 Sept, 6-8pm.

An Appeal for Memories of Growing up in Australia, 1901–39

Emily Gallagher, a PhD student from the Australian National University, recently contacted the History Council of NSW as she would like our members to help contribute to her research project.

Eternally Current – RBA tour

Tour the Reserve Bank of Australia Museum to discover the lives of those who have been commemorated on Australia’s banknotes.

3rd Quarantine Cemetery – Tour

This walking tour delves into the quarantine history of North Head culminating in a tour of the 3rd Quarantine Cemetery.

GLAMcity season three ep 4: Making History with Tom Murray

On this week’s episode of GLAMcity, Anna Clark interviews Historian and documentary film maker, Tom Murray on weaving historical narratives in media.

GLAMcity season three ep 3: ​UTS Art: Integrating Creative Practice With University Research

On this episode of GLAMcity, hosts, Tamson and Anna speak to Stella McDonald about UTS Art’s aim to integrate creativity within all aspects of life on campus.

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