Grit and Grace: Gawler Women in Wartime
Barossa Region
Wednesday 6 May, 5.30–6.30pm
Gawler Civic Centre, 89–91 Murray Street, Gawler
View an exhibition exploring the contributions of Gawler’s women from the Boer War to Vietnam, on the front lines and at home. Honouring sacrifices, celebrating achievements, and reflecting on evolving roles of women in wartime.
‘There’s a Story in Every Glass’: Bleasdale Documentary
Fleurieu Peninsula
Friday 8 May, 7–9pm
Langhorne Creek Memorial Hall, 89 Bridge Road, Langhorne Creek
A too‑good‑to‑miss screening of Ian Doyle and Malcolm Ludgate’s long‑awaited documentary, taking you through the life of Frank Potts and the establishment of Bleasdale Vineyards. Features original footage and interviews with Potts descendants and Wolf Blass.
Open Days: Connections Across Two Iconic Sites
River Murray, Lakes & Coorong
The Round House and Captain’s Cottage Museum, Murray Bridge
Enjoy tours at The Round House and Captain’s Cottage Museum. Explore the connections that shaped Murray Bridge – from bridge‑building to paddle steamers, historic farm machinery, and early settlers’ daily life across two iconic sites.
Wanga Kalawa
Limestone Coast
Wednesday 23 May, 11am–2pm
Kingston Information Bay, corner East Terrace and Watson Street, Kingston
A circle of talks and guided walk through Country beginning at a native garden alongside Maria Creek. Senior Elder Irene Watson shares the history of this Meintangk place, centring First Nations ways of knowing and being.
Preserve Your Memories: Family Photo Digitising Workshop
Riverland
12, 19, 26 May, 1–2.30pm
The Institute, 29 East Terrace, Loxton
Learn the basics of digitising family photographs and slides in a friendly, hands‑on session. Try an overhead scanner and slide scanner, and bring cherished items to practise with.
Soldier Settlement & Lifelong Connections Luncheon
Kangaroo Island
Sunday 14 May, 12–1.30pm
Parndana Hotel, corner Cook Street and Wedgewood Road, Parndana
A luncheon reconnecting those linked to the Kangaroo Island Soldier Settlement Scheme. The Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum will be open afterwards for reminiscing and shared memories.
Bush Foods and Other Useful Plants of Interest Before European Settlement
Fleurieu Peninsula
Saturday 23 May, 10.30-11.30am
Fleurieu Environment Centre, 50 Main Rd, Normanville
Since colonisation, the landscape has experienced substantial transformation resulting in significant reductions of indigenous flora and habitats. Neville Bonney, a respected author and expert on Australian Bush foods, provides insights into the varieties of native plant species and bush foods that were present prior to these changes.
Burra Railway Station Devonshire Tea
Clare Valley & Mid North
Every Sunday in May, 10am–2pm
Burra Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Burra
Visit the restored 1917 Commonwealth Railways dining carriage ‘Edie’ while enjoying Devonshire tea beside the heritage‑listed Burra Railway Station.
Maitland Museum: Lost Trades Experience
Yorke Peninsula
Sunday 31 May, 10am–3pm
Maitland Museum, 3 Gardiner Terrace, Maitland
Heritage displays and live demonstrations including blacksmithing, stationary engines, Clydesdales, wool spinning, embroidery, scrapbooking, workshops, food, and more. Children under 16 free.
More information from the 2026 History Festival edition of WeekendPlus:
- Welcome to the 2026 History Festival
- History Festival Metro Top Picks
- Exploring connection at South Australia’s History Festival
