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What’s On
The latest announcements, events, opportunities and projects from the History Council of NSW and its members. Become a member and share your history news.
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Credit (left): Three women on deck of a ship at Anniversary Regatta February 1937, Sam Hood Collection part II, courtesy State Library NSW
About Us
The History Council of New South Wales (HCNSW) was established in 1995. It is a not-for-profit membership association and a registered charity. It is supported by Create NSW through an annual grant under the Arts & Cultural Development Program, individual members and through partnerships with large cultural organisations.
For more information about Membership, click here.
Join Us
A not-for-profit association run for the benefit of its members, we provide services and programs, which aim to build capacity within the history sector and showcase the importance of history, and we actively seek the input of our members on our General Council, Executive and associated sub-committees.
There are two types of membership that we offer for individuals and organisations.
What we do
The HCNSW believes that History shapes the present and the future. It fosters the practice of history in all its forms. Learn more about our programs and services.
Announcements
Annual History Awards 2024 – applications now open!
Check out our Awards information page, and apply by 9 July 2024.
Have you discovered the podcasts of our events?
Visit our Digital Resources page to find links to our Podcasts and YouTube recordings You can also find them on Spotify and Apple podcasting services.
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Speaker Connect Outreach Program
Our community loves history! These programs offer a great variety and opportunity for learning for our local community.
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