BRAC EVENTS
Upcoming 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.
Tuesday 13 October 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 17 September 2026 - Bendigo Library
Discovering History: The Victorian Goldfields World Heritage bid
Presented by Trevor Budge
Trevor Budge will discuss the World Heritage nomination process and requirements, why the Victorian Goldfields are worthy of making the list
Trevor Budge AM is Strategic Advisor on the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Nomination and a former Associate Professor specialising in urban planning and development at La Trobe University.
Event is also online via Zoom.
In partnership with Goldfields Library Corporation and La Trobe University Bendigo
FREE - BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Thursday 29 October 2026 5:30PM - Bendigo Library
Discovering History: Place & Chinese identity in regional Victoria
Presented by Leigh McKinnon & Fiona Kinsey
Discover how photography and oral histories are piecing together our missing Chinese past.
Hear from eminent historians and academics Leigh McKinnon and Fiona Kinsey, as they present recent research and expert insights on Bendigo’s lost Chinatown, the impacts of Chinese site removal in other goldfields towns and the power of citizen archives to address absences in historical records. This special event is a must-attend for history lovers.
Event also online via Zoom.
In partnership with the Goldfields Library Corporation & La Trobe University Bendigo
BOOKINGS REQUIRED