Gleaning the Past: Enduring legacies of Victoria’s goldrushes
Highlights
- Explore the enduring legacies of Victoria’s goldrushes through insightful discussions led by Professor Keir Reeves.
- Engage with the social and environmental impacts of gold on nineteenth-century Victoria in a thought-provoking setting.
- Enjoy a coffee at the onsite cafe while reflecting on the rich history presented during the event.
- Visit the shop for unique souvenirs that celebrate the heritage of the goldrush era in Eureka.
On the cusp of the 175th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Victoria, Professor Keir Reeves will reexamine the long-term social, economic and environmental impacts of gold on the development of nineteenth-century Victoria.
Professor Keir Reeves is a co-director of the Future Regions Research Centre at Federation University Australia where he is also a chair in history and heritage. His current research works at the intersections of heritage, cultural tourism, regional studies and history.
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