What's on NSW & ACT AFHS
Events in 2026 and beyond
Moruya & District Historical Society Inc
Saturday, 07 November 2026 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: Mechanics Institute Hall, Page St Moruya
RAHS Regional Seminar
Using digitised and archival sources to research local and family history. Topics will include: Unlocking the NSW State Archives Collection Charles Moffitt and Moruya: A Case Study in Local and Family History Researching Land Titles using the HLRV Making the Best Use of Trove for Local and Family History
To register for the seminar please click on the following link Register here
Picton District Historical and Family History Society Inc
Saturday, 14 November 2026 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: Wollondilly Shire Hall, Menangle St, Picton
A hands on workshop presented by Andrew Redfern on using artificial intelligence and DNA for family history. In session 1 from 10:00am to 12 noon, Andrew will demonstrate useful techniques for using artificial intelligence to assist with developing your family tree. After lunch from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Andrew will delve into the results of your DNA and what they mean to help you understand relationships in your family tree. Participnats are advised to bring their own device.
Events in the last six months
Botany Bay Family History Society Inc past event
Saturday, 13 June 2026 1:30pm to 02:30pm
Venue: Port Hacking Community Centre Hall 184 Gannons Rd, Caringbah South
MIKE TRAYNOR: OUR ANCESTORS' VOYAGES A SEAMAN'S VIIEW
Mike Traynor navigated the oceans and seas of the world on merchant ships before becoming a maritime educator with NSW TAFE, the NSW Maritime Authority and Sydney Ferries.
Mike is the president of U3A Wollongong and speaks throughout the Illawarra to anyone who will listen to stories about ships, the seas and those who sail on them.
The family history research that he has done has given him a fascination for the sea-going journeys of his forebears and the ships they sailed on to reach Australia.
All aboard to share his stories.
Botany Bay Family History Society Inc past event
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Zoom
Chris Paton - Scottish Church and State Records
Chris is a Scottish based professional genealogist, originally from Northern Ireland, specialising in Scottish and Irish family history, and Scottish house history.
Editor of the APG eNews. Tutor of 5-week long Scottish and Irish family history courses for Pharos Teaching and Tutoring Ltd (www.pharostutors.com). Prolific speaker who has lectured extensively in Scotland, Ireland, England, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, and on three genealogy cruises. Regular contributor to various UK genealogy magazines, as well as British Connections for the ISBGFH. Author of 23 published genealogy books in the UK and Australia. Talks host for UK Family Tree magazine webinars. Former BBC Television documentary maker (1995-2006).
Wyong Family History Group Inc past event
Saturday, 01 August 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: Toukley Memorial Hall, 13 Pearce Ave., Toukley, 2262
We are hosting a free family history fair with 4 speakers, stall holders, a raffle, research help and refreshments. Speakers include Laurie & Lorraine Turtle, Amelia Young and Amanda Bede. Stall holders include other family history groups, local history, craft and much more. The raffle has multiple prizes.
Heraldry and Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc (Family History ACT) past event
Monday, 17 August 2026 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: Zoom
AI and Genealogy - Using AI for Research - A practical demonstration
Parramatta Female Factory Friends Inc past event
Saturday, 24 October 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: Parramatta Female Factory site, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta
Riot day including:
THE ANNUAL THOMAS KENEALLY LECTURE
Heather Garnsey OAM - Unravelled the Life of Elizabeth Fulloon Supreintendent of the Parramatta Female Factory
Picton District Historical and Family History Society Inc past event
Saturday, 24 October 2026 2:00pm to 0:00pm
Venue: Community Centre, Tara Gardens, Estonian Road, Thirlmere
Book launch by James Whitfield – Timber and Tracks: The early history of Thirlmere
by Marlane Fairfax and Dennis Ashton
In Timber and Tracks: The Early History of Thirlmere, authors Marlane Fairfax and Dennis Ashton bring together years of research and local knowledge to tell the story of the people who transformed a small railway settlement into a thriving township.
Richly illustrated and extensively researched, this book preserves the history, memories and achievements of generations of Thirlmere residents for future generations.