Enlighten - Stories from the Archives 2025

when: 28 February 2025 - 08 March 2025 | venue: National Archives of Australia | cost: See event for details | address: Kings Avenue Parkes 2600 | website: https://events.humanitix.com | tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-from-the-archives//?q=eyJ0eXBlIjoiYm9va2luZyIsImRlc3RpbmF0aW9uIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9ldmVudHMuaHVtYW5pdGl

published: 07 Mar 2025, 5 min read

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Relive the charm of retro Canberra through captivating photographs and embark on a journey through Australia's rich history with National Archives at this year's Enlighten Festival.

Grab your popcorn and enjoy a stunning collage of nostalgic snapshots—who might you recognise?

Then be captivated by gallery talks held in the fantastic Connections / Mura gadi and Voices / Dhuniai exhibitions.

Top off your knowledge-filled evening with a delightful spirits-tasting experience from Gillies Bros Distillery.

No registrations are needed to experience the open archive, just drop in any time between 5:30 and 8 pm!

The team at the National Archives can't wait to share these stories with you in a whole new light.

Gallery talks will be every half hour, beginning at 6 pm and alternating between the Connections / Mura gadi and Voices / Dhuniai exhibitions.

This event is held in association with the ACT Government's Enlighten Festival.

Go see Enlighten - Stories from the Archives 2025.

Enlighten - Stories from the Archives 2025 | What's on in Parkes

Enlighten - Stories from the Archives 2025 is on 28 February 2025 - 08 March 2025. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Parkes. Call 02 6212 3600 for details. Visit their website at https://events.humanitix.com.

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Event Details

what: Enlighten - Stories from the Archives 2025
when: 28 February 2025 - 08 March 2025
start time/end time: See event website for details
venue: National Archives of Australia
phone: 02 6212 3600
city/suburb: Parkes ACT

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