The Society holds a general meeting every two months (normally on the second Saturday of the month) where an invited speaker provides a presentation on an aspect of local or general history for the interest of members.
Meetings are open to visitors and include afternoon tea.
Meetings are held in the Local History Room of the Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex and commence at 1pm.
Visitors are welcome.
2024
29 June — 11 August
Ritual: In service to a teapot
Join us to experience the artisan’s skill in capturing our love of tea, which is represented by this exhibitoion of their hand-made teapots.
LOCATION: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
ADMISSION: Free
Sunday 28 July, 12pm-4pm
Schwerkolt Cottage Open House
Take a guided tour of the Cottage, barn, smithy, smokehouse, cellar and orcharding shed
Visit the Local History Room and warm up with a Devonshire tea.
View demonstrations and displays by the Needlework Tapestry Guild of Victoria and the Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking.
Kids can see the Pepperwood Farm doll house and enjoy craft activities.
The Open House is free. Bookings are essential for the Cottage tours, which will take place at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
To book your place email arts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Saturday, 17 August
1.00pm Annual General Meeting
FOLLOWED BY THE OFFICIAL RELAUNCH OF
Ted Arrowsmith’s Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum: The Legacy of Johann August Schwerkolt, Pioneer
(Second Edition, Updated and Revised)
Presented by Valda Arrowsmith OAM