Events                                                                  

Monday – 12 March 2012
Labour Day: Cottage open 2 – 4pm
Obtain a glimpse into family life in early Melbourne, at the modest yet elegant home of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria's first governor, and his wife Sophie and their four children Agnes, Nellie, Cécile and Charley. You will also be able to see how La Trobe’s re-created garden is developing.
Click here to visit an informative Labour Day website

Sunday – 25 March 2012
La Trobe’s Birthday Celebration: 2.30 – 4pm
‘La Trobe’s Views of Nature’ - guest speaker: Professor Richard Broome, Professor of History at La Trobe University. Refreshments and a ceremonial cutting of a birthday cake in celebration of Charles Joseph La Trobe’s 211th birthday. Venue: Domain House, next door to La Trobe’s Cottage. Bookings: Ph 9646 2112, email: secretary@latrobesociety.org.au
(La Trobe Society event.)

Thursday – 12 April 2012
A Taste of Persia: 6 – 8pm
‘An opportunity to view Love and Devotion: From Persia and Beyond, the State Library’s major landmark exhibition, featuring illustrated manuscripts and miniatures from the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford. Drinks and canapés will be served beforehand. $40 per person. Bookings: Ph 9646 2112, email: secretary@latrobesociety.org.au
Click here to visit the exhibition website
(La Trobe Society event.)

Sunday – 15 & 22 April 2012
Australian Heritage Week: Cottage open 2 – 4pm
Tours will focus on Charles Joseph La Trobe as Superintendent of the Port Phillip District in the early years of the settlement of Melbourne and will provide a glimpse into family life at his “Jolimont” estate. Click here to visit the Australian Heritage Week website

Sunday – 29 April 2012
Prefabrication to Mansion: Cottage open 10.30am – 4pm
Heritage trail featuring innovation and invention at a special opening of three National Trust’s properties: La Trobe’s Cottage, Portable Iron Houses in South Melbourne and Labassa in Caulfield.

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