MDHS Events

Visitors warmly welcomed

Please see below the MDHS Event Calendar

Oct
15
Sun
2017
History Week 2017 @ Mornington & District Historical Society
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – Oct 21 @ 3:00 pm

For History Week this year the Society has a new display “Cosy Up for Tea”. This is a display of a craft group’s hand made tea cosies and a chance to see some rarely displayed linen, teapots and other relevant artefacts from the Society’s collection. The display will run throughout October. Entry is free for Seniors on Sunday October 8th & 15th.

Mornington Cemetery Walk for History Week. @ Mornington Cemetery
Oct 15 @ 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm

As part of History Week this year Val Wilson will conduct her Cemetery Walk on Sunday October 15th 2017. Please be at the main gate of the Cemetery (By the Office) by 1.15 pm for a 1.30 pm start. Val will take you round the graves of the Pioneers. A welcome cuppa will be available after. The cost is $5.00 each and we suggest a comfortable pair of shoes be worn.

Oct
20
Fri
2017
The Leslie Moorhead Lecture @ Beleura @ Beleura House
Oct 20 all-day

This year’s Leslie Moorhouse Lecture is at Beleura House where Anthony Knight will tell us about the history of the house and the legacy left to the community by John Tallis. Morning tea and lunch, for which Beleura is famed, will be served and we will tour the house and gardens. Please book and pay – $45.00 each – for this event by September 27th and advise of any food allergies. Bookings to Vicky 0412 989 749.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE MEET AT THE FOYER OF THE MORNINGTON GOLF CLUB, TALLIS DRIVE, BY 9.20 AM AS THE BUS TO THE HOUSE DEPARTS AT 9.25 AM. PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT HE GOLF CLUB.

Jan
26
Fri
2018
Australia Day 2018 @ Old Post Office Museum
Jan 26 all-day

This Australia Day January 26th the Museum will be open from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Entry by gold coin donation.
We will also conduct two Historical Guided Tours, one of Main Street and the other of Mornngton Park and Esplanade. They both leave the Museum at 10.30 am but please be at the Museum 15 minutes before the start for registration. The cost of each walk is $5.00 per person. All welcome.

Feb
13
Tue
2018
Coffee Morning – The History of Mornington Peninsula Football @ Meeting Room, Mornington Fire Brigade
Feb 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Our first Coffee Morning for 2018 is a talk by Lance Hodgins about his book “The History of Mornington Peninsula Football” All welcome to hear his interesting account of Footy on the Peninsula. Cost is $5.00 per person.

Mar
13
Tue
2018
Coffee Morning – “TSS Coramba -The Ship the Sea Swallowed @ Meeting Room, Mornington Fire Brigade
Mar 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Des Williams, Marine Archaeologist, will talk about his book of TSS Coramba which is a timely introduction to our excursion to Queenscliffe. All welcome to join us for tea/coffee and an entertaining talk.

Mar
20
Tue
2018
Excursion to Queenscliffe Maritime Museum. @ Car Park
Mar 20 all-day

For this excursion we will be car pooling – the coach cost is getting a bit much. All to meet at the Vancouver Street car park to leave at 8.30 am to catch the 10.00 am Searoad Ferry from Sorrento. The cars will be left at Sorrento.
On board the ferry Devonshire morning tea will be served (Yum) and a lift from their car deck to the lounge is provided. The Queenscliffe Maritime Museum visit is one hour guided tour. Lunch is at your expense, either a picnic in the park or at one of the many cafes and restaurants in the town.

PLEASE BOOK AND PAY FOR THE TRIP BY FRIDAY MARCH 9TH. THE COST IS $35.00 PER PERSON. RING PETER ON 0431 933 683 FOR ALL DETAILS AND BOOKINGS LETTING HIM KNOW IF YOU NEED TRANSPORT TO AND FROM SORRENTO.

May
8
Tue
2018
May Coffee Morning @ Meeting Room Mornngton Fire Brigade
May 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

We have a very interesting guest speaker this month in John Hedley. John is slate roof and tiling expert who has worked on Mornington houses and won aHeritage Award for his work. The venue is our usual meeting room at the Fire Brigade, corner of Nepean Highway and Separation Street Mornnington. Al welcome for the princely cost of $5.00 each. Join us for a cuppa – tea or coffee and good company.

Jul
10
Tue
2018
Coffee Morning July 10 2018 @ Meeting Room Mornngton Fire Brigade
Jul 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

This morning is all about children’s literature. Moira Robinson from Frankston’s Robinson’s Book Shop will share her knowledge and experience as an editor and lecturer of children’s literature. All welcome, cost is $5.00 per person.

Sep
6
Thu
2018
Bus Trip to the Chinese Museum and State Library @ Bus stop opposite Ross Street Mornington
Sep 6 all-day

Departure from Mornington bus stop opposite Ross Street. Stop for morning tea then an hour guided tour of the Chinese Museum. Lunch at your expense followed by a 45 minute guided tour of the State Library. Bus returns from Melbourne to Mornington at 3.15 pm. All booking and enquiries to Peter 0431933683 – payment by August 24 2018.