History Week events are open to the public. However, all organisations or individuals wishing to host a History Week event or take part in the History Week Speaker Connect program must be current members of the History Council of NSW. The History Council relies on the financial support of its members to deliver its annual programs. Apply to become a member here.

Successful History Week events:

• relate to or incorporate the History Week theme
• select a running time most appropriate for the target audience (for example, many students, full-time workers and young people are unable to attend events scheduled during the day. We advise hosts to consider running an event outside of regular office hours to attract wider audiences)
• select a format most appropriate for the target audience (for example a lecture, exhibition, interactive experience etc)
• are well and consistently promoted at least one month in advance and across a variety of channels, in addition to the History Council of NSW’s online channels
• have a clear, concise and engaging event description, along with an eye-catching and relevant feature image, which entices audiences to attend
• include clear instructions on how attendees can book or register for the event, whether this be through an online booking system, or via a contact email or phone number.

1. All History Week event registrations must be made through our online registration form (registrations are not yet open)
2. Registrations will be processed as they are received. You will be sent a confirmation email with your registration details. The contact person listed on the registration form will be the primary liaison with our staff
3. Changes to any of these details must be sent immediately to our staff at programs@historycouncilnsw.org.au
4. After registrations close at 5pm on 13 July 2020, our staff will begin to post events on the HCNSW History Week website, starting with Speaker Connect events. A downloadable PDF program will be made available, as will a further digital interactive program.
5. Events will be circulated and advertised throughout the months of July and August. Event hosts are strongly encouraged to advertise their selected event through a variety of their own channels in addition to our channels
6. After History Week, event hosts will be approached to provide feedback on their experience of the event and its organisation and promotion. Detailed and specific feedback is greatly appreciated
7. We will release a History Week report for download on our website.

We have made a media pack available for our host organisations to assist in publicity. Download our logo, publicity guide and media release template below.

HCNSW logo (jpeg 62kb)
Publicity guide (pdf 172kb)

Please contact us at programs@historycouncilnsw.org.au for assistance.