Castlemaine Historical Society Inc.

The Castlemaine Historical Society was formed in 1965 to study, record and promote the historical heritage of Castlemaine and District.

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The Castlemaine Historical Society

About us

The Castlemaine Historical Society was formed in 1965 to study, record and promote the historical heritage of Castlemaine and District. It operated for many years from temporary premises in various locations. In 1996 the Society was granted a lease to its present home in the historic Former Court House.

Meetings (with interesting guest speakers), exhibitions, a monthly newsletter, guided tours, the development, cataloguing and maintenance of an historic archive collection, indexing of records and the provision of a research service are the major activities of the members.

Visitors are always welcome!

FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCH:

In person: Tuesdays only

Morning session: 10:00 am to 12.30 pm

Lunch; 12.30 pm to 1.00 pm

Afternoon session: 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm

$15.00 per hour

Other days by appointment

Refer to Research Services for full list of fees.

The Purpose of the Society

1. To encourage and promote the study and preservation of family, local and the national history of Castlemaine and District.

2. To promote the compilation and presentation of authentic records relating especially to the former Mount Alexander Goldfields and make such resources available to Society members, educational institutions and the public.

3. To undertake historical research into places, sites and objects of historical importance.

4. To promote interchange of information among members of the Society by lectures, readings, discussions, excursions and exhibition of objects of historical significance.

5. To provide educational assistance to those interested in the study of family, local and national history.

6. To promote tourism by support to those organisation with aims to attract visitors to Castlemaine