November 18, 2025
For our final talk from our Dusk Dialogues series, Dr Joan Abela and Dr Patricia Camilleri will be joining us for Conversations on Memory, as we delve into the world of memories that survive on paper and in stories and how this shapes our identity and preserves our past for future generations.
Dr. Abela, founding member and President of the Notarial Archives Foundation, will share her experiences and insights from her central role in the preservation and promotion of Malta’s rich archival heritage. Drawing from her extensive work in safeguarding historical records and making them accessible to the public, we will discuss the importance of archives as sources of collective memory and cultural identity. Meanwhile, Dr. Camilleri’s doctoral research explores community and heritage, focusing on themes of place, space, and identity within the context of Bormla. Her work delves into how local memory, traditions, and environments shape a community’s sense of belonging and how museums or “heritage spaces” can reflect on how space, object, display and narrative interact in community contexts.
Meet our guest speakers for Dusk Dialogues: Conversations on Memory
Joan Abela
Joan Abela, President of the Notarial Archives Foundation and a prolific historian, has been central to the preservation and promotion of Malta’s archival heritage. Guided by her deep passion for safeguarding archives, she has distinguished herself academically and continues to inspire students with her enthusiasm for the past.
Join us during 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 to hear more about her work with the archives, her discoveries and unwavering dedication as she continues to lead a team of volunteers and professionals united by her vision to protect paper heritage. Honoured by the State for her efforts, she has become a leading advocate for Malta’s documentary legacy.
Patricia Camilleri
Patricia Camilleri, President of The Archaeological Society Malta, conducted her Ph.D. research titled 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐻𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑃𝑜𝑠𝑡-𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑚 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑥𝑡: 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒, 𝑆𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝐵𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑙𝑎, which explores how heritage is understood and practiced within a Maltese community. Her work examines museum theory in relation to traditional museums, historic sites, and broader notions of heritage, while engaging with the concepts of community, ecomuseums, and post-museum spaces and re-thinking heritage beyond just physical collection and display.
Join us for Conversations on Memory, where we will also discuss how the community engages with place, space, identity and memory.
Check out the details below:
Booking required as limited spaces available - send us an email on bookings@palazzofalson.com
5 euro non-refundable fee, free for members of Palazzo Falson (booking still required)
18th November at 18:30 - Doors open at 18:00
Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina
This event is in collaboration with Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti
Special thanks to Marsovin for supporting this series of events. Marsovin - The Culture of Wine
