Throughout the year, THRA conducts excursions to places of historical interest. We also hold eleven talks each year, open to members and the general public.
Eldershaw Memorial Lecture - Family Archives, Feminist Readings: Reflections on Intimacy and Absence
Professor Emerita Penny Russell will present the 2025 Eldershaw Memorial Lecture
Rocks and people in the story of geology in Tasmania
Geologist Keith Corbett will speak about the people who changed our understanding of Tasmanian and global geology.
Tasmania’s southern horizon: exploration, whaling, science, diplomacy
Former Director of the Australian Antarctic Division Michael Stoddart will talk about Hobart's historical Antarctic connections.
Interpreting Palawa Ngini voices from the past through colonial documents: Staying faithful to culturally embedded meaning
Tasmanian Aboriginal scholar, Theresa Sainty will present her latest research into Tasmanian Aboriginal languages.
Bromley’s disappearing New Town
Imogen Wegman will talk about eh 19th century history of New Town.
Scandal & graft: the outrageous career of George Duffield
Alan Townsend speaks about the life of George Duffield.
Public history and interpretation
Archaeologist and heritage site manager, Jody Steele, will speak about the latest trends in public history and historic site interpretation.
Launceston: the first twenty years - a difficult birth
John Dent will speak about the early history of Launceston.