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Giving the past a future now!
Giving the past a future now!
Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the qualities and spirit of these two remarkable polar explorers.
The History Trust of South Australia is delighted to announce our new home at 233 North Terrace, ‘Security House’!
The Vickers Vimy aeroplane is an iconic part of South Australia's history and has recently been unveiled at its new home in Adelaide Airport. Read all about the aeroplane and it's brave crew here.
The theme for the 2023 festival is WONDER and presenters and audiences are invited to ponder the wonderment of the past as we celebrate the many historical objects, stories and experiences that evoke wonder and amazement.
Welcome to the History Trust of South Australia’s Highlights 2021-2022 publication. The reporting contained within this document bears testimony to the many ways we are advancing our core mission - to give the past a future - now.
Read more about Dr Kiera Lindsey's career and her role with the History Trust.
Visit the History Trust’s new website for educators and students to find, save and distribute education resources, lessons and videos, plus so much more!
When the Overland Telegraph Line was completed on 22 August 1872, it activated a communication wire across the Australian continent, from Adelaide to Port Darwin, that connected the Australian colonies to each other, to the rest of the British Empire and to the world.
Explore the stories and objects from South Australia's State History Collection.
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An interactive way to engage with the history of our city; the people, the communities, the stories and the places.
South Australian Maritime Museum’s walking tour app that explores the historic precinct of Port Adelaide.
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