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SA History Week 2007 - a resounding success

Media Release - June 2007

SA History Week 2007 was a resounding success with the fourth annual event gaining real momentum.

The event was held from Friday 18 to Sunday 27 May, during which time many organisations and community groups displayed their part in South Australia’s history by being included in the comprehensive program of activities.  The range of activities the public involved themselves in included family history research, open days, seminars, special exhibitions and events, guided walks, re-enactments, plays, camps, dinners and much more. 

The SA History Week 2007 program included over 240 activities and for a second year, it also included Open Doors in the City. This special program, presented by Adelaide City Council, encouraged South Australians to discover the treasures that lie within many of Adelaide’s heritage buildings, a number of which are not usually open to the public.

History Trust of South Australia Chief Executive, Margaret Anderson, says “The History Trust was overwhelmed by the response to History Week this year. Most of the special tours were booked out soon after the program was released and could have been filled many times over. Advice from participants suggests that there was at least a 50 per cent increase in participation this year, which means that more than 45,000 people throughout the State took part in at least one event. We are delighted by the level of community interest in our history and pay tribute to the many volunteers in the community who made the week such a success and who work so hard to keep our history alive and relevant.”

Media Contact: Kym Cheek, Marketing Manager, History Trust of South Australia. Telephone 8203 9869 or 0401 120 924 or email kcheek@history.sa.gov.au.

History Trust of South Australia: Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide SA 5000. Phone: +61 8203 9888.