Members can be the first to hear presentations of new historical knowledge. The Association holds eleven talks each year, open to members and the general public.
Pakana culture seen through the continuing practice of Pakana canoe making
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Dean Greeno
Dean Greeno will speak about Tasmanian Aboriginal maritime art, culture and history
Coal in Antarctica: an unignited history
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Alessandro Antonello
Alessandro Antonello will speak about investigations into coal mining in Antarctica.
Not so squeaky clean after all: William Sorell in Van Diemen's Land
Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Alison Alexander
Alison Alexander will reveal the murkier side of Lt-Governor William Sorell
Who was Wauba Debar?
Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Louise Zarmati & Bradley Wood
Louise Zarmati will explore the life and legend of Wauba Debar.
The Tasman Bridge disaster and its aftermath
Tuesday, 15 December 2026, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Bill Lawson
Engineer Bill Lawson will speak about aftermath of the 1975 Tasmanian Bridge disaster