MDHS Events

Visitors warmly welcomed

Please see below the MDHS Event Calendar

Jul
11
Thu
2013
WERRIBEE PARK MANSION and Gardens BUS TRIP @ Mechanics Institute pick up
Jul 11 @ 6:45 pm

Werribee Park was home to the Chirnside family from the 1870’s, and the venue for much grand entertaining, the Mansion is furnished in the style of a wealthy family of the period.
The family empire was built on wool, and thousands of sheep were shorn at the nearby farm.
We will arrive at the Park to begin our guided tour of the Mansion at 11 a.m.
After lunch in the cafe, feel free to re-enter the Mansion for another look, or wander round the 10 hectares of European style gardens with magnificent old trees.
Please return to by 30th June, 2013

Sep
10
Tue
2013
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING @ Old Post Office Museum
Sep 10 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Come and hear about your Society’s work over the last 12 months. Morning tea and a chat will follow

Jan
26
Sun
2014
The main event @ The Old Post Office Museum
Jan 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Mornington & District Historical Society will be open on Australia Day 2014 at The Old Post Office Museum cnr Main St and Esplanade Mornington fron 10.00am to 4.00pm.  We will conduct two Heritage Walks, the first at 10.30am and the second at 2.00pm.  The walks last about an hour  and cover the grand old guest houses for which Mornington was well known during the hey day of the paddle steamer trips from Melbourne.  The site of the Morngton Salt Water Baths is also included.  The $10.00 cost includes the Heritage Award winning booklet “Mornngton Heritage Walk – Esplanade, Park and Foreshore”.