1&2: Mooroolbark History Group president Marion Stott is teaching her grandchildren Katie, 3, and Lucy, 1, about the past.
By Casey Neill
TRASH and treasure will be uncovered at an historical Montrose Town Centre event.
The Antiques and Collectables Appraisal Day on Sunday is part of the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network’s celebrations for the Royal Historic Society of Victoria’s History Week.
Yarra Ranges’ 21 historical societies will run displays and presentations to mark the week, which starts on Sunday.
Mooroolbark History Group president Marion Stott said the Antique’s Roadshow-style event would run from 11am to 4pm and feature a different mystery object on each table.
She encouraged people to bring along interesting antiques and collectables, kitchen items, toys, coins, bank notes, military badges, medals, clocks or other objects for appraisal.
Local history displays will also feature.
Ms Stott hoped the activities would raise the profile of local history groups.
“We’re doing it for the kids. We’re doing it for the next generation,” she said.
“It’s so we can get the facts straight and pass it on to the next generation.”
Entry is $2, which includes two appraisals. Call Marion on 9727 8740 for more information.
Meanwhile, Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society will present photographic displays at Belgrave Images and Upwey Community Link from Monday 25 October to Monday 8 November.
The Lilydale and District Historical Society will hold a talk on local street names at Lilydale Library on 26 October, Lilydale Cemetery tours on 24 and 28 October and a presentation on Dame Nellie Melba at Lilydale Library on 23 October.
Mount Evelyn Primary School’s history is on show at Mount Evelyn Library until 30 October, thanks to Mount Evelyn History Group.
The Mount Dandenong and District Historical Society has an open day and magic lantern and slides exhibition at Farndon’s Community Hall in Kalorama on 24 October.
Call Community Heritage officer Megan Sheehy on 9294 6311 for more information.
