Historical Societies

My Experience at the Medieval Festival 2026

Volunteer Erin Donaldson — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:29:57 +0000

Pictured: Two fair maidens making their way into the festival. Image credit: Erin Donaldson.

What: Adelaide Medieval Festival 2026
Where: Bonython Park
When: 4th & 5th April 2026

I’ve never considered myself a medieval enthusiast. I’m not a history buff, a cosplayer, or the kind of person who owns anything resembling a knight or a king. And yet, on an otherwise ordinary April morning, I found myself wandering through the outskirts of Adelaide’s CBD dressed as a fair maiden, feeling elegant, excited, and… somewhat embarrassed.

100 Years of Broadcasting in South Australia

Volunteer Erin Donaldson — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:06:28 +0000

Image Credit: Gayatri Pandkar https://tinyurl.com/5jkw93ux

Who: Historical Society of South Australia
What: 100 Years of Broadcasting Talk
Where: Burnside City Uniting Church

Military History and Civilian History Day 14 September 2025

Volunteer Bethany Sweet — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Image supplied by Legion of Frontiersmen Legion Cadet Corp Australia Command 2/25 Battalion

What: Military History and Civilian History Day
Who: Legion of Frontiersmen Legion Cadet Corp Australia Command 2/25 Battalion and Port Adelaide Historical Society Inc.

Wonder: South Australia’s History Festival 1 - 31 May 2023

Past Volunteer Intern Rhea Rao — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:51:49 +0000

What: South Australia's History Festival 2023

Who: History Trust of South Australia

South Australia Wooden Boat Festival Program 29-30 April 2023

Past Volunteer Intern Gilianne Restor — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 07:01:49 +0000

Image: Wooden Boats on the Water at Hindmarsh Island, SA

What: South Australia Wooden Boat Festival

Who: Alexandrina Council

When: April 29 - 30, 2023

Where: Alexandrina Cover, Coorong Quays, Hindmarsh Island SA 5214

Cost: Free

Visit: https://www.sawoodenboatfestival.com.au/about

Clipper Ship of Adelaide: Descendants Day Event 7 November 2021

Past Volunteer Samantha Whillas — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:16:01 +0000

What: Descendants Day Community Event
Who: Clipper Ship City of Adelaide
When: Sunday 7 November 11am - 5pm
Where: Dock 2, Honey St, Port Adelaide
Visit: https://www.cityofadelaide.org.au/events
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/165833659031932