We're taking part in #GlobalBookCrawl 2026, this April 20-26.

Take part in a fun global event, explore your local independent book sellers – and maybe you'll find your next great historical read while you're visiting.

Full details at https://www.globalbookcrawl.org/cities-melbourne

Happy Easter to all who celebrate.

We hope your weekend is as scrumptious and delightful as the chocolates in this image, which were manufactured in the Chocolate Novelty Department of the MacRobertson factory in Fitzroy, sometime around 1920-1930.

This wax doll was likely made in England in the mid-19th century.

She probably doesn't come alive at night and roam the archives. But just to be safe, we've constructed a new box and will be securing her in our basement storage.

#HistoryVictoria #AntiqueDoll

The RHSV bookshop has a fab selection of books on Melbourne and Victorian history. Reader Julie Houghton recently got in touch to share how much she loved Vision Fugitive by Carole Woods, available at our bookshop - https://ow.ly/M3ly50XSikY

Did you read any great books over the summer break?

Please join us in welcoming Steven Cooke as the new Executive Director to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

Dr Cooke brings to this role many years of experience in the cultural heritage field and we are looking forward to working with him.

#HistoryVictoria

Join us to celebrate the publication of Victoria – Suffering to Statehood by Michael Rucker

October 15, 5:30-7:00 PM | 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne

RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-victoria-suffering-to-statehood-by-michael-p-rucker/

#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria

Did you know North Melbourne was called Hotham from 1859 to 1887? Just one of many fascinating details in Fiona Gatt's new book "Old North Melbourne".

We were thrilled to host the launch last week, with Professor Andrew May introducing the author.

#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria #NorthMelbourne

I'm so excited to finally be able to say it: Happy History Month to all who celebrate!

If you haven't already, today is the perfect day to head to https://historymonth.org.au/events-calendar/ to find fantastic history events happening near you.

#HistoryMonth2025 #VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria

📚 Join us for the launch of "Love, Class and Empire" by A. James Hammerton.

RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-love-class-and-empire-an-english/

🗓️ October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne

#HistoryBooks #BookLaunch #Melbourne #VicHistoryEvents

Do you have an oral history collection in Victoria, Australia? If so, the Identifying Precarious Victorian Oral History Collection Project likely wants to hear from you! The project is creating a list of precarious collections. Learn more and get involved via precariousoralhistories.com

Today marks 81 years since D-Day - Operation Overlord. Over 150,000 Allied forces, including 3,300+ Australians, launched history's largest seaborne invasion. This 1941 air raid pamphlet reminds us of home front fears. We honour those who sacrificed all. #DDay #HistoryVictoria #MilitaryHistory

Discover the fascinating search for the man who inspired behind Australia's beloved character, C.J. Dennis's The Sentimental Bloke: theconversation.com/how-a-dogged... #HistoryVictoria #AusLit

Hello Bluesky! 👋 We’re the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, sharing Victoria’s local stories since 1909. Expect vintage photos, upcoming events, and tales plucked from the pages of history. What local history questions have you always wondered about? #HistoryVictoria