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Heritage talks

Our Heritage Talks connect audiences to our extraordinary collections by inviting speakers to share their expertise and perspectives on topics relating to Queensland history.

Returning in 2024, State Library’s Heritage talks series welcomes researchers, historians, knowledge seekers and creatives to share their work relating to Queensland history.

Each Heritage talk is followed by an opportunity for a hands-on collection experience with original historic materials.

Save the date for our next Heritage talks event - Thursday 22 August 2024.

Early drawing of a section of the town of Brisbane, Queensland including the Convict Hospital, 1835

Landing Echo – 200 years since the arrival of John Oxley

Presentations by renowned poet Samuel Wagan Watson, acclaimed historian Jennifer Harrison, and Serene Fernando, Curator, Truth Telling at State Library.

Construction of the Sydney Opera House

Queensland ingenuity and the Sydney Opera House

Researchers Julie Hornibrook and Dr Luciano Cardellicchio reveal the role of Sir Manuel Hornibrook in the construction of the Sydney Opera House.

Audience at talk event

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