Unearth the stories of our pioneering women.

Celebrate the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival with Unearthed, highlighting the lesser-known stories of women who made a lasting impact on the Northern Beaches and beyond.

View historical photographs at our exhibition and join our Local Studies team for an in-depth talk about their fascinating lives.

Unearthed Talks
Tuesday 6 May, 1 - 2pm and 3 – 4pm, Mona Vale Library
Free, bookings essential

This presentation is aimed at ages 18 years and over.

Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Unearthed Exhibition
29 April to 29 May at Mona Vale Library
Free, drop-in

The Australian Heritage Festival is the country's largest community-driven celebration of heritage. Spanning cities and regions across Australia, the Festival offers unique opportunities for the community to engage with the country’s rich and diverse stories, bringing heritage to life for thousands of people to enjoy.

Image: Sewing group featuring Maybanke Anderson fifth from left centre row c1910.