Tell me about: The ACT Heritage Library

Tell me about:  the ACT Heritage Library

When:  Monday 24 August 1-2pm (Note different commencement time to other Tell me About sessions)

Cost:  FHACT members: $17.50.  Non-members: $25.00

All welcome.  Members and guests interested in attending should register for this event here. After registering to attend, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.

Unlocking Canberra’s remarkable past at the A.C.T. Heritage Library

What stories are waiting to be discovered about your Canberra ancestors?

Join Suzy Nunes, senior archivist from the ACT Heritage Library, for an introduction to one of the region's most valuable yet often overlooked resources for family historians. Discover how the library collects, preserves and shares the records that tell the story of Canberra and its people, from the city's earliest days to the present.

The ACT Heritage Library holds a remarkable collection documenting the social, cultural, economic and political history of Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. Its shelves and archives contain books, newspapers, journals, photographs, maps, plans, oral histories, manuscripts, ephemera and much more.

Whether your family helped build the nation's capital, lived in one of its early communities, or simply passed through, you may be surprised by what you can uncover. Come and explore this treasure trove of local history and learn how the ACT Heritage Library can help bring your family stories to life.

This presentation is suitable for family historians of all experience levels.

Our Tell Me About… sessions are short talks designed to give family history researchers a clear and engaging introduction to a specific topic. Whether you’re just starting out, returning to research after a break, or looking to broaden your existing knowledge, these sessions offer something for everyone.

Each session provides an overview rather than an in-depth workshop — enough to explain the “what”, “why” and “where to next”, and point you towards useful records, resources and further avenues of research. They’re ideal for sparking ideas, refreshing knowledge, and helping you decide what to explore in more detail.

Look out for more Tell me About sessions in the coming weeks and months.