What's on in History and heritage

Preservation Station - Woodford

Friday, 19 September 2025 | 08:00 AM to Friday, 28 November 2025 | 07:00 PM

Woodford Library will host a pop-up Preservation Station from September to November with an A3 size archival quality scanner that can digitise various formats.

Woodford Library, 1 Elizabeth Street, Woodford 4514

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, History and heritage, Interest groups

Museum Highlights Tour

Friday, 19 September 2025 | 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM

50+ more dates

Experience the highlights of our rich social history as you take a free guided tour and explore the people, places, and stories that make up City of Moreton Bay.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Memory Boxes

Friday, 19 September 2025 | 10:45 AM to 11:15 AM

43 more dates

Take a stroll down memory lane with one of our Memory Boxes. Rediscover cherished items of the past, reminisce about youthful moments, or marvel at life without our modern conveniences!

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Genealogy help

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

13 more dates

Make your family history research easy! Discover tools including Ancestry and Findmypast as well as free websites in these personal sessions.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Preservation Station - Bribie Island

Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM

12 more dates

Do you have a box of old photos or slides that you want to give a new lease of life? Join us at Bribie Island Seaside Museum to turn your memories into digital copies with the Preservation Station.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Hornibrook Bridge turns 90

Saturday, 04 October 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Hornibrook Highway, also known as the Hornibrook Bridge, at the Redcliffe Museum. The bridge was constructed by Sir Emanuel (Manuel) Richard Hornibrook OBE.

Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe 4020.

Tagged as: , Education and learning, Talks and workshops

Seniors Month: Memory boxes - Yebri and a cuppa

Wednesday, 08 October 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2 more dates

Mark Seniors Month with a trip down memory lane at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum! Enjoy a cuppa as we unpack special memory boxes and reminisce.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , Health, wellness and lifestyle, History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Friday Genealogy Discussion Group - Bribie Island

Friday, 10 October 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2 more dates

Do you have family history questions others might be asking too? Connect, learn and share with fellow genealogy enthusiasts at bribie island Library.

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Genealogy, Talks and workshops

What's in a name? Surname research in genealogy - Strathpine

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Discover more about surname research with Chris Schuetz when he speaks at Strathpine Library.

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , Genealogy, History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Our Story Live: Under the Victorian woman's skirt

Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

From petticoats to pantaloons, what exactly was under the many layers of clothing worn by women in colonial times? Join Dorothy Walsh as she demonstrates layer by layer in this talk at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage, Talks and workshops, Visual arts