Flo Hastings

Historian & Heritage Specialist

Flo is a heritage specialist with over six years’ experience working in heritage-based institutions across Tasmania. Specialising in historical research and interpretation, Flo has contributed to projects for national and world heritage listed sites, providing archival research, content production, digital engagement and historic interpretation services.   

As well as delivering  interpretation work, Flo has practical experience in the day-to-day operation of heritage sites, including designing guided tours, facilitating education programs, visitor experience journey mapping, product design and training.   

With a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) focusing on women’s history and an ongoing Master’s in Cultural Heritage, Flo is committed to using her skills to reveal the lesser-known stories of historically unseen and marginalised people and places.  

Recent Research

Brewing coffee and ideas Brewing coffee and ideas
Brewing coffee and ideas
In mid-20th century Sydney, the notorious Lincoln Coffee Lounge was a haven for artists, rebels and bohemians.
Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge
Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge
In the early 20th century, Salt Pan Creek, located in the Canterbury-Bankstown Region of Sydney, was a centre of the Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement.
Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch
Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch
Emma Timbery was an Aboriginal shellworker and matriarch, who established a long family legacy of arts.
Signalling love Signalling love
Signalling love
Amongst the epic and groundbreaking stories of the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops are countless personal tales of friendship, camaraderie and love.
How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo? How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo?
How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo?
The colourful history of Oxford street and Mardi Gras.

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