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 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
Bookings Open: Lydham Hall Open Day
When? Sunday, 3 May, 10am – 4pm
Where? Lydham Hall, 18 Lydham Ave, Rockdale
Our wonderful volunteers will guide you through this historic home.
In the Tea Room, enjoy our famous Devonshire Tea (freshly baked scones with jam and cream, and tea or coffee).
Latest Blog Posts
- Moorefields Methodist Church, Kingsgroveby Reverend Daniel Forshaw AlmondSuperintendent Minister A Historical SurveyThe first settlement in the immediate neighbourhood of Moorefields* was by Hannah …
- Lydham Hall’s New ShedFor the first time in decades, Lydham Hall Historic House Museum has a new outbuilding. The original residents in the …
- Governor Macquarie’s Visit to Kingsgrove and Canterburyby Brian Madden Lachlan Macquarie arrived in Sydney on 31 December 1809 to succeed William Bligh as Governor, after the …
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