TAPESTRY BY OLGA KOUROUPIS
This framed tapestry was hand stitched by Olga Kououpis in 1988 in Melbourne. She used double threads and enlarged the tapestry by looking at an image on paper and counting the squares. She was extremely quick at stitching, but the tapestry did take many weeks to complete as she worked
HISTORY MONASH WILL BE CLOSED ON CUP DAY 2026
History Monash Inc will be closed to the public on the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday, Tuesday 3 November 2026. We look forward to welcoming visitors again on the following Tuesday, 10 November, as usual between 10 am and 2pm.
It’s History Month
October is dedicated to all things history – family, heritage, exhibitions and even music.
OAKLEIGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT HISTORY MONASH
History Monash Inc was delighted to welcome Year 6 students from Oakleigh Grammar School on two occasions in August 2026. Teacher Katherine Jackson has created a guided learning resource based upon the current History Monash exhibition: Oakleigh – a changing multicultural community. The students researched information in the exhibition, discovered
EXHIBITION: OAKLEIGH – A CHANGING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY
Discover the story of local immigration after World War II until the late 1970s through photographs, artefacts and personal accounts of those who settled in the Oakleigh area. This exhibition captures an era of transformation, celebrating the resilience and contributions of migrant communities which shaped modern Australia. Venue: Monash Federation