Events, First Nations history
Join guest speakers, linguists and the State Library NSW’s Indigenous team in an exploration of the extensive language collections held at the library. Gain insights into how contemporary language revival is impacted by the legacy of colonial linguists, and the ways in which communities are strengthening language and culture.
Announcements, First Nations history, NAIDOC Week, Online resources, Sydney history
The brilliant new Ngarandi app uses geolocation, games and augmented reality to help users learn about local Indigenous histories, culture and knowledge.
Announcements, Events
Paul Irish, author of the 2018 New South Wales Community and Regional History Prize winning book: Hidden in Plain View: The Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney, is giving a free talk at Customs House Library on Thursday 9 May 2019 at Customs House Library.
Announcements, Featured events, History Week 2018
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.
Events, History Week 2018
Historian and archaeologist Dr Paul Irish for a talks about his ground breaking book, Hidden in Plain View: The Aboriginal Coastal People of Sydney.