BRAC EVENTS
BRAC aims to bring a variety of events that showcase the history of our coverage area and the breadth of our collection. Some events are in partnership with other organisations and many required you to book (even if they are free events) - always check the details for each event so you don't miss out!
Events are always posted to our Facebook Events page to make it easy for you to share details and attendance with friends.
BRAC events - as well as a collection of other history and heritage based events taking place in our catchment area - are included in our quarterly newsletter - subscribe HERE to stay up to date.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 21 July 2026 2:00PM
Reading & Using Historical Maps & Plans
Presented by Dr Sue Walter at the Bendigo Library
Learn how to read and interpret historical maps and plans, and how they link to land records. A vital tool in local and family history research is finding, using and interpreting historical maps and plans. Ever wanted to know what all the names and numbers mean and how they link to historical land records? Join Susan Walter, Coordinator of the Bendigo Regional Archives Centre, for a hands-on workshop on navigating these vital records.
BOOKINGS REQUIRED
5:30PM Thursday 30 July 2026 - Bendigo Library
Discovering History: The sleeping cultural knowledges of the dingo
Presented by Kelly Ann Blake
Kelly Ann Blake shares her cultural journey, knowledge, and perspectives on the deep relationship and ongoing connection of dingoes to Aboriginal/First Nations people and Country. Her presentation, based on her research paper, honours dingo cultural connections to Country and people, of the past, present, and beyond the horizon.
Kelly Ann Blake is a proud Wadawurrung woman, owner of Kaal Kaal Murrup Cultural Consultancy, Way show-er, Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University, archaeologist, and heritage advisor.
Join in person, live on Zoom, or catch up later on YouTube
In partnership with Goldfields Library Corporation and La Trobe University Bendigo
FREE - BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Thursday 6 August 2026 1:00PM
Rates, Ratbags & Rebels: Finding forebears in the archives
Presented by BRAC at the Bendigo Library
Discover what the Bendigo Regional Archives Centre collection can tell you about your ancestors. Discover what the Bendigo Regional Archives Centre (BRAC) collection can tell you about your ancestors. Find out what is kept at BRAC, and delve into records from public agencies like courts, councils, and schools, for a deeper story about your Bendigo ancestors – from where they lived and worked, to what they achieved and cared about.
BOOKINGS REQUIRED