Heritage Hobsons Bay returns for 2025, celebrating the National Trust Heritage Festival theme ‘unearthed’.
Telling stories and exploring the history behind the unique spaces and places around Hobsons Bay, the program features more than 25 events including exhibitions, guided walks, workshops and more across April and May.
In keeping with this year’s theme, the 2025 festival has begun early with ‘Unearthed…The Millenium Time Capsule’ displaying items recently unearthed from beneath Truganina Park where they were buried 25 years ago at the start of the new millennium.
Jointly presented by Altona Rotary Club and council, the display opened in the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre foyer on April 7 and will remain there until May 2.
The festival proper begins on April 21 and patrons can enjoy a wide array of activities including learning more about how Newport Lakes came to be, exploring the early days of Williamstown, creating preserves from heritage recipes or experiencing a Walk on Country to hear stories of the area’s First Nations cultural heritage.
Hobsons Bay mayor Daria Kellander said council had worked in partnership with local heritage networks to produce this year’s festival.
“Festival programs like this can be a wonderful way for people to experience Hobsons Bay, locals and visitors alike,” Cr Kellander said.
“It’s such a positive for the city to have some of our local landmarks showcased in the National Trust program.
“I encourage people to check out Heritage Hobsons Bay, take the opportunity to learn about some of our amazing places and stories, and really show support for our local
history community.”
For details about the festival and to view the full program, head to: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/heritagehobsonsbay
