Heritage Hobsons Bay returns for 2025, celebrating the National Trust Heritage Festival theme 'unearthed'.
Telling our stories and exploring the history behind the unique spaces and places around Hobsons Bay, the program features more than 25 events including exhibitions, guided walks, workshops and more across April and May.
Learn more about how Newport Lakes came to be, explore the early days of Williamstown, create preserves from heritage recipes or experience a Walk on Country to hear stories of our First Nations cultural heritage, as just some of the program highlights.
All events are inclusive, most are free and some require booking online via the below link.
For details about the festival and to view the full program, head to hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/heritagehobsonsbay
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Daria Kellander:
"Council has worked in partnership with our local heritage networks to produce Heritage Hobsons Bay.
"Festival programs like this can be a wonderful way for people to experience Hobsons Bay, locals and visitors alike. It's such a positive for the city to have some of our local landmarks showcased in the National Trust program.
"I encourage people to check out Heritage Hobsons Bay, take the opportunity to learn about some of our amazing places and stories, and really show support for our local history community."
