South Australia’s 2024 History Festival is a celebration of the past, with a focus on the theme of power. Held throughout May each year, South Australia’s History Festival explores the state’s places and spaces, stories, collections and ideas that make us who we are.
History Festival is one of the largest open-access community events in SA with hundreds of fascinating places to explore, and exciting events and activities suitable for the whole family, such as talks and tours, walks and workshops, exhibitions and open days.
Events happen anywhere: urban and rural, towns, cities and suburbs; in museums and libraries; in boats, trains and buses and mysterious buildings; on the street, by the beach and in nature.
With so many family-friendly events held across South Australia, there are plenty of opportunities for children to spark their curiosity and engage with our state’s history.
2024 Theme: Power
The theme for South Australia’s History Festival 2024 is POWER.
Power means a lot of things, in a lot of places and spaces. There is power in science, power in art, power in the food we share and the clothes we wear. There is power in industry. There is power in storytelling. Above all, there is power in people.
Every single one of us has a story. Some of these stories are grand and far-reaching; others are quiet and personal, held close. Some are handed down as lasting relics; others are broadcast widely or uploaded with fleeting regard for their permanence.
We carry these stories with us; some of them are written across our faces. And every one of our stories is enmeshed with South Australia’s vibrant, living history.
Family Friendly Program Highlights
There are some fascinating places to visit and many events and activities for families with children at this year’s South Australian History Festival. You can use the search function on their website (or click the link below) to search for family friendly/childrens events. Many events are low-cost or free making them a great day out for families.
HISTORY FESTIVAL EVENTS FOR FAMILIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS:
The Fort By Lamplight | Fort Glanville | 4 May 2024
SA State Emergency Service: Open Day | Enfield Unit | 11 May 2024
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Soldier at Fort Glanville | 19 May 2024
Loxton Historical Village | Self-Guided Tours | May 2024
RailFest Mount Barker Railway Heritage Festival | 26 May 2024
Falling Bombs & Floating Cards | Thebarton Air Raid Shelter | May 2024
Government House Open Day | Adelaide | 12 May 2024
Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival | Torrensville | 5 May 2024
Barossa History Fair | 5 May 2024
Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk | Hahndorf to Beaumont | 19 May 2024
Birdwood Farm Day | National Motor Museum | 19 May 2024
Beaumont House Open Days | 2024
Glenelg Air Raid Shelter Open Days
VIEW THE FULL 2024 PROGRAM
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the History Festival website.
What: South Australia’s History Festival
When: 1 – 31 May 2024
Where: South Australia (various locations)
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: SA History Festival
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