The Staffordshire History Festival is Here!
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
Explore the Past at Your Local Library This Autumn
This September and October, join in with the Staffordshire History Festival—a two-month celebration of local history and heritage by Staffordshire Libraries & Arts and Archives & Heritage.
Last year, over 8,000 people took part in this events—and even more joined in online. This year, promises an exciting programme of talks, tours, exhibitions, re-enactments, and hands-on activities, plus a vibrant stream of content across the festival's social media channels.
Festival Highlights
Behind-the-Scenes Museum Tours: Explore rarely seen treasures from the County Museum stores
Perton Library History Fair: Saturday 4th October Historical stalls, re-enactors, exhibitions, and family-friendly fun.
Living History Experiences: Meet the Age of Penda Saxons, explore Ancient Egypt, and dive into the Titanic with interactive workshops.
Talks by Local Historians & Authors: Featuring David Robbie, Geoff Berriman, Jono Oates, Kevin Mellor, Andrew Lound, Steve Booth, Shaun Farrelly & Andrew Sloane and more.
Film Screenings: Discover the life of Fanny Deakin, a North Staffs trailblazer, at Newcastle, Biddulph & Kidsgrove Libraries.
Pocket Film Festival ‘Something Old, Something New’: Film Screenings at Baswich Library and Perton Library.
Author Events:
Susan Munroe shares the story of Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy
Carolyn Kirby presents “Cannonballs, Corsets and Coal” at Stone Library
Dr. James Wright busts myths about historic buildings at Stafford and Stone Libraries.
Historic Stafford Talks Learn about witches’ marks and the Stafford Broderers at the Ancient High House at Stafford Library.
More to Explore
Browse our history-themed book collections
Join family history workshops and Ancestry taster sessions
Enjoy spooky half-term activities for children
Visit the Staffordshire History Centre for the new exhibition “Staffordshire & Slavery”, opening 16th September
Burton Library’s “Our Freedom: Then and Now” project explores the legacy of WWII in partnership with the Brewhouse Museum.
Enjoy special exhibitions and events like the history of St. Editha's Church at Tamworth Library and celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Burntwood Library.
Find Out What’s On Near You
Visit your local library or check online to explore the past this Autumn.
Find a searchable list of events below, but check back often as new events are being added all the time.
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