Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. A visit is often an opportunity to see how meals were cooked in the old kitchen. Hobby's Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of […]
Ralph Bennett will talk about the hIstory of printing and his family background in this and related trades both in the United Kingdom and Australia. He will also refer to the Bennet's Printing and its history in Katoomba..
The Blue Mountains History Conference, coordinated by the Blue Mountains Association of Cultural Heritage Organisations (BMACHO), will take place at the Carrington Hotel. The day will filled with fascinating insights into the rich performance and entertainment history of the Blue Mountains. Bookings are essential: See link to website below.
BMHS Management Committee meets on the 3rd Friday of every month. Members interested in supporting the work of the Society through membership of the Management Committee should contact Robyne Ridge on 0419985546 or by email to the Society's email address: https://bluemountainshistory.com
We will visit the Camden Historical Society and its museum as well as several local historic sites including Camden Park and Belgenny Farm, associated with John Macarthur. Entry costs and lunch will be at members additional expense.
Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. A visit is often an opportunity to see how meals were cooked in the old kitchen. Hobby's Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of […]
Bill Phippen will talk about the life of Kathleen M Butler who, for many years, worked along side the NSW government engineer, John Bradfield, as his Confidential Secretary. Bradfield is often called the Father of Modern Sydney because of his role in building the Sydney Harbour Bridge, railways and other major works. Butler worked closely […]
The morning visit will be to State Archives. There will an escorted tour for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Some members may prefer to undertake some research during this time. Lunch will be at the Club Paceway Bistro before a visit to the close by Penrith Printing Museum. Lunch, plus the cost of visiting […]
BMHS Management Committee meets on the 3rd Friday of every month. Any member interested in supporting the work of the Society by joining the Committee should contact Mrs Robyne Ridge on 0419985546.
Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. Hobby’s Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of the Blue Mountains Historical Society. Morning and afternoon teas are available in the Hobby's Reach Research […]
Paul Innes, a long term member of BMHS, will speak about the Pitt Family of Wentworth Falls. His talk will be illustrated by images from here in the Blue Mountains as well as from the Pitt Family's Original Home in England, which Paul visited in his most recent trip at the end of 2024.
This excursion will visit the Fire Museum in Penrith followed by a tour of the Winmalee Fire ground and the RFS Station with a guide from the Winmalee RFS museum. Lunch will be at the Springwood Sporting Club.
