Community Museums and Societies

Learn about the people and organisations who contribute to the collection, research and preservation of history in our region.

Lake Macquarie & District Historical Society Incorporated

In Person: Open Wednesdays 10am to 3pm at Toronto Heritage Railway Station down the steps or ramp from the Victory Parade bus stop at the Toronto end of the greenway from Fassifern Station.

Set into a cutting in the hill in Toronto Foreshore Park this historic building now archives historic photos and documents, local memorabilia and many stories yet to be told. 

Email [email protected]

Phone 0450 502 462

Postal address P.O. Box 239, Toronto, N.S.W. 2283

 

Catherine Hill Bay Progress Association & Dune Care Inc.

The Association is committed to protecting the Cultural Precinct of the State Listed Heritage Township of Catherine Hill Bay. The heritage villages played a key role in the development of Australian natural resources in the 19th century, having strong associations with coal mining, organised labour and early maritime industry in NSW.

W: www.catherinehillbay.org.au

E: [email protected]

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Lake Macquarie Family History Group Inc.

The Lake Macquarie Family History Group (established 1999), administered by volunteers, provides face-to-face and online opportunities for researching, recording and promoting family history in Lake Macquarie and beyond.

E: [email protected]

W: www.lmfhg.org.au

F: https://www.facebook.com/lmfhg

B: https://lakemacfhg.blogspot.com/

A: PO Box 639 Toronto New South Wales 2283 Australia

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West Wallsend District Heritage Group Inc

WWDHG is a volunteer organisation that preserves and interprets the history of ‘Westy’ from Holmesville to Minmi.

We are enthusiastic about our rich heritage being recorded and preserved.

Our group operates most Wednesdays 10am to 2pm at Sugar Valley Library Museum.  We welcome visitors, inquiries and new members.

Guided tours of the exhibition can be arranged by following the booking link on the Lake Mac Libraries website.

Contact information:

P: Leah Buchanan 0413245408 or Terri Cameron 0412831361

F: https://www.facebook.com/groups/609550882519547/

E: [email protected]

HELM – Heritage of East Lake Macquarie

HELM gathers, preserves and shares stories of our local heritage for the enjoyment of families, community and future generations through newsletters, facebook, website, presentation events, “Stories From The Shoebox” series.

P: Jamie Stevenson 0400 400 911

E: [email protected]

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