About the Society
The Whittlesea Historical Society meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 pm (except January), visitors are most welcome to attend. Refer to the What's On page for details. We meet in the Activity Centre, Laurel St, Whittlesea.
Some of our aims include:
- Petition on behalf of local historic sites, buildings, trees, etc to Council or government,
- Undertake and promote the research of our history,
- Collect, conserve, compile and make available historic records,
- Establish and maintain a library and archives of that information,
- Disseminate knowledge of our history through lectures, publications, exhibitions, excursions and other means,
- Provide a means for people interested in the area’s history to meet, discuss and participate.
Some of our recent activities include:
- Presentation of events for the City of Whittlesea's annual Cultural Heritage Program,
- Digitalisation of our photographic collection;
- Guest Speaker nights,
- Representation on the Yarra Plenty Heritage Forum,
- Outings to local places of interest,
- Attendance at workshops and seminars presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria,
- Production of biannual newsletter,
- Publication of Whittlesea Township Heritage Walk booklet.