Victoria’s peak body for history

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Welcome to the History Council of Victoria

The History Council of Victoria Incorporated is the peak body for history in the Australian state of Victoria. Our vision is to connect Victorians with history and to inspire their engagement with the past, their identity and the world today. The HCV champions the work of historians and the value of history. It recognises that history can be written about any place, any person, any period. It advocates why history matters.

Friends of the HCV benefit from special invitations, free events and discounts.

You can support our work by attending our events, subscribing to our newsletter, endorsing the Value of History statement, joining our Friends of the HCV or making a donation.

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First Nations Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that the land on which the History Council of Victoria operates is the traditional land of First Nations people. We respect their spiritual relationships with the country, sky, and water.

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Upcoming events

Our events calendar keeps you activated with the latest offerings from HCV.

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News

News items form an archive of work and keep you updated with goings on.

Introducing our new HCV Chair, Professor Nell Musgrove

Introducing our new HCV Chair, Professor Nell Musgrove

Sep 23, 2026

The History Council of Victoria is pleased to welcome Professor Nell Musgrove as its new Chair. The outgoing Chair, Emeritus Professor Peter McPhee, will remain as an independent member of the HCV Board.  Professor Musgrove is a specialist in Australian history, with...

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What we do

As Victoria’s peak body for history, we connect people to their heritage through events, advocacy, and community engagement.
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Engaging Events

From History Roadshows and careers panels to our annual lecture series, we create opportunities to explore and celebrate history.

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Powerful Advocacy

We champion the importance of history in education, policy, and public life, working with state and Federal government, councils and stakeholders across Australia.

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Prizes & Recognition

Our competitions celebrate First Peoples’ history education, and history advocacy throughout Victoria.

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Newsletters

Our newsletters go out to those on our mailing list, keeping you abreast of History Council Victoria activities and news of interest to our community.

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Become a Friend of the HCV and receive discounts, special offers and free events while supporting our work.

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Donate to the HCV to support our advocacy,  outreach and public education activities throughout Victoria.

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