War Heritage Roadshow: keeping Horsham military history safe in the home
Families from Horsham are invited to show their pieces of war heritage to conservation experts, share their stories and get free advice on cleaning and care on Saturday, 21 October.
The event is part of a state-wide War Heritage Roadshow, which is a Victorian Government initiative being delivered by the University of Melbourne Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation.
The roadshow is designed to help preserve Australia’s wartime history, from the Boer War to the most recent conflicts, and give families and communities the tools to care for their memorabilia at home.
Letters, photos, flags and souvenirs are among the pieces of wartime memorabilia that will be examined at the Antiques Roadshow-inspired event featuring Australia’s top preservation and conservation experts.
Grimwade Centre Director Professor Robyn Sloggett said: “Horsham has a long and proud military history. Service men and women from across the region have served in conflicts ranging from the Boer War and World War I to those in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
“The roadshow will help Horsham families learn about their war memorabilia and how it fits into Australian war history.”
Minister for Veterans John Eren said the roadshow is part of the Victorian Government War Heritage and History Strategy to safeguard our wartime legacy for future generations.
"Many Victorians hold wartime artefacts important to their family story – and we want to make sure they can stay safely in family hands,” Mr Eren said.
“The roadshow will provide a wonderful opportunity for Victorians to learn how to care for their precious wartime objects.”
The Horsham War Heritage Roadshow will be held in the Education Centre at the Horsham Town Hall, 71 Pynsent Street, Horsham, on Saturday, 21 October.
More information and to book a session: http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/grimwadecentre/engagement/war-heritage-roadshow-2017