Are you interested in history? Find out what’s on in February!

2 February 2024

If you’re keen to learn more about history, then Hawkesbury Library Service has some great events planned during February that are sure to capture your interest. Best of all, the events are all free!

FOCUS ON ANCESTRY

Join Jason Reeve from Ancestry as he shares all the latest updates and content news for this amazing family history database at the Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting. It will be held on Wednesday. 14 February at 10am. It is free and no need to book if you are attending in person. To attend online, book via Eventbrite https://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com

INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY HISTORY

Who am I? Want to know where your family came from, who your ancestors were and where they lived? Discover the basics of researching your family history at this free introductory session on Wednesday 28 February 11am-12.15pm. Bookings via Eventbrite https://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com or phone 4560 4460.

REX STUBBS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM

To feed your interest in history, come along to the Rex Stubbs History Symposium on Saturday, 17 February.

Stephen Gapps will talk about his research on the Frontier Wars conflict in NSW 1788-1817 and discover how to care for your historic collections and material with conservator Teagan Anthes. Free event with refreshments included. Bookings via Eventbrite https://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com

These events will be held at Hawkesbury Central Library, Ground Floor, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street. Bookings via Eventbrite or call the Library on 4560 4460.

Image: Who am I? Residents attending Windsor concert 1900s. Courtesy Hawkesbury Library Service