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South Australia’s History Festival
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South AustraliaThe South Australia’s History Festival is held throughout May and consists of a program featuring hundreds of events ranging from talks to tours, walks to workshops and exhibitions to special events. With a 2024 theme of Power and a collection of strong focus programs and several Trove workshops this year festival is shaping up to be a unique history event.
Trove Workshops:
This year Trove Partners' and others are holding workshops throughout the festival that features Trove and other online databases.
Events are free but most do require bookings.
Every Thursday in May, 11am – 12:15pm
Adelaide City Library
77-91 Rundle Mall, Adelaide City Library, SA 8203
History Hub is your go-to for history projects, family exploration, and uncovering Adelaide’s landmarks. Our tailored sessions guide you in finding information and using online resources like Trove and Ancestry.com. Volunteers ensure efficient resource utilisation, offering tips for successful research. Join us to start your historical journey! Bookings required online
Introduction to Ancestry and Trove
Monday 6th May, 6pm – 7:30pm
City of Tea Tree Gully Library
571 Montague Road, Moodbury, SA 5092
Facilitated by our experienced family history volunteers, this free information session will provide knowledge on how to use online databases Ancestry and Trove. At the end of the session there will be allocated time for hands-on practice.
Searching Ancestry.com and Trove
Thursday 9th May, 1pm – 3pm
Thursday 23rd May, 1pm – 3pm
Charles Sturt Libraries
Ngutungka West Lakes, 9 Charles St, West Lakes, SA 5021
Learn how to access genealogy resources through popular websites Ancestry.com and Trove. You will be shown how to search, print, and save records in this two-hour session. Please make sure to bring along a USB if you wish to save records.
Searching Family and Local History Resources on the Internet
Tuesday 14th May, 10am – 12pm
Thursday 30th May, 10am – 12pm
Hindmarsh Library
139 Port Rd, Hindmarsh, SA 5007
Learn to search for family and local history resources on the internet. We will show you Ancestry.com, Trove, the State Library’s Family History Resource, and much more.
Mon 20-Sun 26 May, 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-2pm, 2.30pm-3.30pm
History Centre, Settlers Cottage, Flinders Park
10-24 Flinders Hwy, Port Lincoln, SA5606
Members of the Port Lincoln History Group will share their knowledge and experience in researching by providing one-on-one hourly training sessions in a range of topics. Learn how to use your choice of Trove, Ancestry, National Archives, cemetery searches, Land Title searches, and genealogy programs.
Focus Programs:

Bottom row: Hakim Ali Haidar, Gouger Street opposite Central Market, Adelaide, image supplied by WEA Adult Learning as part of their Adelaide's Afghan Cameleer Herbalists Power Plants - Their Patients Talk, festival.history.sa.gov.au/events/adelaides-afghan-cameleer-herbalists-power-plants-their-patients-talk/ ; The Tiati Wangkanthi Kumangka (Truth-Telling Together) exhibition, The Bay Discovery Centre, curated by the City of Holdfast Bay and elders from the Kaurna Nation, festival.history.sa.gov.au/events/tiati-wangkanthi-kumangka-truth-telling-together/ ; advertisement for Hakim Ghoulam Dean Mahomed, Gouger Street and Glenelg advertisment, image supplied by WEA Adult Learning as part of their Adelaide's Afghan Cameleer Herbalists Power Plants - Their Patients Talk, festival.history.sa.gov.au/events/adelaides-afghan-cameleer-herbalists-power-plants-their-patients-talk/
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First Nations (opportunities to reflect on and learn about First Nations histories, cultures, and achievements)
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Rainbow History (events that showcase the contributions and histories of the state’s LGBTQIA+ communities and promote support, acceptance and pride)
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From Many Place (highlights South Australia’s diverse multicultural communities and their rich heritage and traditions)
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Open Doors (highlighting heritage buildings and/or architectural history)
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Children and Family (activities specifically dedicated to children under 15)
The festival full program and more information is available now at: