Founded in 1961, the St George Historical Society is dedicated to promoting and conserving the history of the St George District of New South Wales, Australia, for the benefit of our members, affiliated societies and the broader community.
The Society presents an active program of events, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, maintains a library and museum collections, provides research services and hosts exhibitions in the New South Wales State Heritage-listed, Lydham Hall Historic House and Museum.
The Society, a not-for-profit voluntary organisation, is governed according to our Constitution. It is managed by the SGHS Committee and supported by Bayside Council.
Recent News
Lydham Hall Open Day: Sunday, 6 July, 10am – 4pm
Learn about the 19th century residents of the heritage-listed Lydham Hall and how they kept warm during winter without electricity and air conditioning.
In the cafe, we’re serving a delicious range of winter fare. Our traditional Devonshire Tea is always on the menu.
Latest Blog Posts
- The Reverend James Clarkby Gifford and Eileen Eardley One of the most colourful personalities to be noted at Kogarah as from 1889 until …
- Nominations for Election of Committee Members – July 2025 Annual General MeetingThe Annual General Meeting of the St George Historical Society Inc. (SGHS) will be held on Saturday, 19 July 2025 …
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- The Centenary of the Bexley Methodist/Uniting Congregationby Dr James N. Pendlebury The end of the 19th century and the commencement of the 20th was a time …
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