__It’s every history buff’s favourite time of year. History Week is back and this year’s theme is Water Stories.__

![Sydney's hidden waterways panel discussion](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/1pQ63IfrqOQjZEyKnD5WZU/1e5cce52d6dd7c8f5692dd6818f5d1d6/Sydney-s_hidden_waterways.webp)

### Learn about Sydney's hidden waterways

Join city historian Laila Ellmoos, water engineer Stuart McTaggart and Sydney D’harawal artist  Shannon Foster for a lunchtime panel discussion. They’ll talk about the history of Sydney’s waters and wetlands, and how these seen and unseen bodies of water have been managed, shared or withheld over time. 

Wednesday 10 September from 1pm to 2pm 

Customs House 

[View event details](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/history-week-exploring-sydneys-hidden-waterways)  

![Laser-cut jewellery making from the archives](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/612CI8STUF4cr7hZTsdDm6/9de1c564f1518909ee973ff3334e7363/0cd12a00-6de8-11f0-b910-39b78da7c46e--History-Week--Laser-cut-jewellery-from-the-archives-16-yrs-hero.webp)

### Make a laser-cut print or jewellery inspired by our archives

Step into the Darling Square Library makerspace and explore the City of Sydney archives through hands-on design. Led by experienced facilitators, these creative workshops are a great introduction to laser cutting, printmaking and historical image research. 

Choose from 2 sessions:

[Laser-cut printmaking](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/history-week-2023-laser-cut-printmaking-from-the-archives): Create an etching plate using archival images and print your design on a small press to take home.
Thursday 11 September, 10:30am to 1:30pm

[Laser-cut jewellery](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/laser-cut-jewellery-from-the-archives-16-yrs): Turn historical imagery into a wearable keepsake using laser-cut techniques.
Tuesday 9 September, 10:30am to 1:30pm

All material provided. No previous experience required. 

![Hyde Park history and art tour](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/77OLGmhi8FfKLeaWrbOeTO/c0bfd6e8eb9cc31a71061694324f8515/Hyde_Park_history_tour.webp)

### Discover Hyde Park's history and art on a walking tour

Explore water-themed stories and sculptures from the Walk on Water trail while creating your own artist book. Guided by professional artists and a City of Sydney historian, you’ll collect textures and impressions along the way and turn them into block prints as part of a site-specific artwork. 

Thursday 11 September from 1pm to 2:30pm 

Hyde Park north 

[View event details](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/history-week-hyde-park-history-and-art-tour)  

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![Guided Ride: Water Stories - Tracing Green Square's waterways](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/7oLmNQSq3ISH9XmRekHuuX/3cb2132b93b1380f9f7ee421a9c69d31/Guided_Ride_Water_Stories.webp)

### Take a ride to trace Green Square's waterways

This fun and informative guided bicycle tour traces the history and stories of the former wetlands and creeks around Alexandria, Zetland, Waterloo and St Peters, and how they intersect with urban development and infrastructure.  

Bring your own working bike and helmet, water bottle and snacks.  

Sunday 7 September from 10am to 12pm 
Saturday 13 September from 9am to 11am 

Meet outside Green Square Library, at the High Water art installation. 

[View event details](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/guided-ride-water-stories-tracing-green-squares-waterways)  

### Want more?

See all History Week events at [What’s On. ](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/history-week)  

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