We are pleased to advise that our monthly general meetings are now held in the Theatrette Donkin Ave. Moss Vale a bigger and more comfortable space. Visitors are always welcome to attend. 

Meeting Calendar 2025

Thursday 27th February at 2.00pm:

Guest Speaker - Dr Conni Lord, museum volunteer will speak on Egyptian Gardens.

Thursday 27th March at 2.00pm:

Guest speaker - Bernadette Mahoney, BDHS member. Bernadette has a deep knowledge of the history of Kangaloon and will speak on the history of the area and its people. 

Thursday 24th April at 2.00pm:

Guest Speaker: Linda Emery, Remembering our Boys in Khaki 

Thursday 22nd May at 2.00pm:

Guest speaker - Ros Buick, BDHS Member.

Ros taught at Frensham for 40 years and will share her stories of Winifred West and her time at the school.

Thursday 26th June at 12 noon for 12.30 - June luncheon 

Guest Speaker Dr. Richard Reid will speak about the Irish collection at the National Library of Australia

OUR MID-WINTER
LUNCHEON will be on Thursday 26 June, at 12 for 12:30pm, Alexandra Room, Mittagong RSL

Thursday 24th July at 2.00pm:

Anne Goodfellow, Cultural Collections Librarian at the University of Sydney, will give a presentation about Rare Books and Special Collections: Treasures of History and Heritage.

Treasures of History and Heritage. Discover some of the hidden wonders waiting beyond the Reading Room at the University of Sydney. Join Anne as she opens the door to a treasure trove of literary marvels, sharing some of her favourite things where medieval manuscripts meet groundbreaking scientific works and sci-fi comics. Each item tells a unique story including materials from the Southern Highlands offering insights into narratives closer to home.

Thursday 28th August at 2.00pm:  Civic Centre, Moss Vale

Redevelopment of Berrima Gaol: Representatives from Blue Sox, the company redeveloping the gaol and the architects involved in the project will give a presentation on the exciting plans for the future of the iconic precinct

Thursday 25th September at 2.00pm: Civic Centre, Moss Vale

BDHS member Frank Mitchell will give a talk on Israel "Izzy" Chapman, 'Prince of Thieves'. Izzy was granted a conditional pardon and later joined the Sydney Police force and became known as NSW first detective. 

Thursday 23rd October at 2.00pm: Civic Centre, Moss Vale

BDHS member Janet Black will present an illustrated history of the Tallong area.

Thursday 27th November at 2.00pm: Civic Centre, Moss Vale

Annual General Meeting AGM plus a screening of films from the BDHS archives, ice cream and popcorn supplied.

Thursday 11th December at 12 noon for 12.30: Christmas Luncheon