Newsletter

A lot goes on behind the scenes at a museum; this issue we show an example of this – the cleaning of a wedding dress which is on display. Read More

We welcome 2024 with a glance back to growing up and going to school during WWII. Read More

Local artist Marg Picken recently donated many examples of her work as a Property Illustrator. Check our collection – maybe your house is there! Read More

WITH the help of many members we had a very successful Heritage Family Day. AND we have been shortlisted to the final four in the Volunteer-run Project of the Year category of the Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards! Read More

This issue we thought we’d highlight the work that goes on in the background to make our collection as comprehensive as possible. Read More

After a Covid-assisted delay, our panels showcasing aspects of local history are finally on display in the museum. Read More

A special occasion! We add a (new) piece of furniture to the cottage – a dresser originally owned by Ernest Schwerkolt: now to reside in Schwerkolt Cottage. Read More

Exit long-time member Yvonne Fitzmaurice from full-time involvement; but she continues with us through the legacy she leaves. Read More

Barb Gardiner has been part of WHS since the very start. We bid her a fond and thankful farewell. Read More

All our nervousness about how the first Family Heritage Day for three years would go was unfounded – it was a great success! Read More