The Wangaratta Historical Society is supporting a project to name the unnamed laneways in Wangaratta's CBD, and members of the public are encouraged to get involved and have their say.

On Sunday, surveyors Greg Thompson and Rob Steel who are behind the initiative, will lead a one hour walk through the CBD, identifying the laneways and sharing their knowledge of the town's history.

An exhibition is also being held in the Bainz Gallery during August to raise awareness about the project featuring old and new maps, photographs of significant buildings and a map of the unnamed laneways people may not be aware of.

Sandra Neville, who helped put the Bainz Gallery display together, said community members are encouraged to make suggestions regarding suitable names for these laneways and submit them to the Rural City of Wangaratta through council's website.

All are welcome to join the walk on Sunday (byo umbrella) leaving from the Wangaratta Historical Society headquarters at the old fire station in Ford Street at 10am.

The walk will be followed by refreshments, with RSVP appreciated for catering purposes to Prue Noble on 0428 454 303.