The National Trust of South Australia warmly invites you to experience a world of elegance, refinement, and history at Ayers House this spring.Life in a Grand Estate Exhibition, 23 September – 16 October 2025Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10.00 am – 3.00 pmStep inside Adelaide's grand Ayers House and uncover the elegance and daily rhythms … Continue reading Ayres House Edwardian Exhibition
September HSSA History Meeting
5 September at 7.30pm at Burnside Uniting Church, Cnr Fisher St, Burnside SINGLE WOMEN AND THE LAW: Crime and Legislative Change in Colonial South Australia, 1836-1880. JADE HASTINGS This presentation considers the prejudice directed towards unmarried women in the colonial South Australian courtroom 1836-1880. Single women, particularly working-class and non-white women, were sexualised and criminalised … Continue reading September HSSA History Meeting
Olive Festival
Join us for a celebration of all things olive at the vibrant Olive Festival, held at the picturesque Beaumont House!Event Highlights:Artisan Market: Wander through a curated selection of stalls featuring premium olive oils, handcrafted goods, and local produce.Pop-up Gin Bar: Sip on refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired cocktails from the award-winning Threefold Distilling team.Food Trucks: Savour delicious bites from local food … Continue reading Olive Festival
National Trust Walking Tours
Spring is just around the corner—and so are our History Walking Tours!We're halfway through winter, and with spring just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start planning your next adventure. The National Trust of South Australia's popular Spring Walking Tours are returning soon and offering a refreshing way to explore the stories, streetscapes … Continue reading National Trust Walking Tours
Early SA Political Parties Talk
Political parties and democracy: The early development of South Australia’s party system Since 2021 Professor Alan Reid has presented an annual lecture on the evolution of democracy in South Australia with a focus on the contributions of its Premiers. In 2025, his fifth lecture will cover South Australia’s political life from 1901 to 1914. In particular, it … Continue reading Early SA Political Parties Talk