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Who were YOU in the 1990s?

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Celebrate SA History month this May

staff montage

Recognise a few faces in this montage?This May we’re having a Ninetiespalooza in the library. There’s a call out to customers to send us their 1990s photos, to add to our ‘Who were YOU in the 1990s?’ photo album.

Staff from Tea Tree Gully Library have blown the dust off their old photo albums and uncovered evidence of their 90s lives. There’s baby snaps, school days, frilly formals, moody university shots and of course, the daggy family photos – everyone’s got one it seems.

You can also relive 90s video games from May 16-22, when a special Timezone parlour will be set up in the library.

You may also enjoy:

  • Author talk: Women at Gallipoli
    Tuesday 10 May
    Historian and author John Howell will speak about the role of women in the Gallipoli conflict
  • Brandy to box wine: a history of Angoves Tea Tree Gully 
    Wednesday 11 May
    Join wine expert Roger Wyatt for a fun and informative evening that will look at the history of wine
  • History at 100km per hour
    Friday 13 May
    Uncover the history of one of Adelaide’s greatest transport systems as you speed along the O-Bahn.
During History Month this May, loads of events will be taking place all over South Australia, including walks, talks, tours, exhibitions and performances, in what is the biggest program ever.Download the free app ‘History Festival’ for iOS and Android and use it to plan your itinerary, receive event reminders, get directions, make a booking and more.

SA History Festival Manager Allison Russell says, ‘Make the most of May: it is your best chance for time travel.’ It’s one of the best times of the year to get stuck into the history of the incredibly rich and diverse state that is South Australia.

See the full SA History Month program here

Community Archaeology @ Highercombe Museum

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Hotel smallBudding archaeologists, this month in conjunction with the National Trust, the Old Highercombe Hotel Museum and Flinders University, we will be launching our first community archaeology event!

On March 17, 19 and 21, we’ll be conducting an archaeological survey of the Highercome Hotel Museum grounds, using specialist tools including survey equipment and a magnetometer. This survey is standard practice in preparation for History Month in May when we will be breaking ground and conducting a dig at the site!

Check our website for times and booking details. You can book a spot in any of the six sessions during the week. Fedora and leather jacket are optional.