The past is always present in Victoria. Nearly everywhere you look, you'll discover evidence of the state's proud and fascinating history.

http://www.visitvictoria.com...

http://www.visitvictoria.com/history

Browse for local histories that are for sale at the Information Victoria Bookshop.

http://www.bookshop.vic.gov.au...

http://www.bookshop.vic.gov.au/local-histories-c-3.html

Melbourne Open House unlocks your city. You'll be able to explore 75 incredible buildings for free. Residents, visitors, families, design buffs, architecture fans – absolutely anyone who loves Melbourne is invited to explore great contemporary, historic and sustainable buildings and spaces.

http://melbourneopenhouse.org...

http://melbourneopenhouse.org/

Come and visit the newly reopened Old Treasury Building and browse its newest addition, Victorian Archival Treasures.

http://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au...

http://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au

In 2010 the Department of Planning and Community Development completed a two year project to secure Victoria's historical planning information with the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV). The project provides free, improved public access to historical planning information.

http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/planningschemes/get-information/planning-scheme-histories

The Royal Historical Society of Victoria promotes and preserves the history of Victoria. Includes links to the catalogue, details of current exhibitions, latest news and special events.

http://www.historyvictoria.org.au...

http://www.historyvictoria.org.au/

Provides information about the Victorian Community History Awards. This is an annual event that recognises the importance of local and community history. Links to previous year's winners are also available.

/victorian-community-history-awards.html...

http://www.vic.gov.au/about-victoria-tourism/all-about-victoria/victorian-history/victorian-community-history-awards.html

The Victorian War Heritage Inventory is a new online database containing information relating to war memorials, avenues of honour, memorial buildings, former defence sites and places of commemoration.

http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au...

http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/veterans

There are thousands of war memorials commemorating veterans’ service and sacrifice. Find out more about the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria’s main war memorial, as well as Victorian local war memorials. Learn about the Restoring Community War Memorials grants program which helps communities to restore their war memorials and honour rolls.

http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/veterans/veterans-heritage/war-memorials