Please enjoy these images celebrating the highlights for the St George Historical Society.
Thanks to all our members, performers, guest speakers, guests, and supporters in St George and beyond.
A special thanks to each of our wonderful volunteers. We couldn’t host these events without you.
We’re planning for a big 2026. See what’s on and become a member for priority access to all our events.
Lydham Hall Historic House Museum will reopen at 10:00 am on Sunday, 2 February 2026.
February: Mezzo Soprano Yasmin Arkinstall’s sold-out performance at Lydham Hall 
February: Sold-out High Tea at Lydham Hall 
February: Geoff and Joan Rankin awarded SGHS Life Member badges, presented by President Wesley Fairhall 
March: St George-Sutherland Scottish Pipe Band at Lydham Hall 
March: Guests in traditional costume enjoying Highland Dance at Lydham Hall 
April: Chef Adam Moore presenting “The History of Chocolate In Australia” at Lydham Hall 
April: SGHS members Garry and Wesley with Chef Adam Moore at Lydham Hall 
April: Lydham Hall Open Day 
June: SGHS Annual Dinner at the Scots Club, Arncliffe 
July: New shed installed at Lydham Hall by SGHS members Reg and Ray. Funded with a grant from the Community Enterprise Foundation via our local Bendigo Bank branch in Bexley. 
July: Sold-out Local History Walk “The Milk Run”, led by SGHS member Laurice. 
July: “The Milk Run” walking group at Lydham Hall for refreshments. 
July: Sold-out Local History Talk “Christina Stead”, presented by Volunteer Curator Tina. July: New sign with QR code installed at Lydham Hall. This project is supported by Create NSW’s Volunteer Museum Grant Program, a devolved funding program administered by Museums & Galleries of NSW on behalf of the NSW Government. 
August: Impromptu dance while the St George-Sutherland Scottish Pipe Band performs during torrential rain at Lydham Hall 
August: St George-Sutherland Scottish Pipe Band at Lydham Hall 
August: Dr Peter Hobbins presenting “Miracle at Mascot: Surviving Sydney’s 1971 Airliner Collision” at Rockdale Library. 
August: Items from Dr Peter Hobbin’s research for the presentation. 
October: St George Brass Band at Lydham Hall 
October: St George Brass Band at Lydham Hall 
October: Devonshire Tea for Dementia Australia, raising over for $2,750 
November: Guests ready for the Opera at Lydham Hall 
November: Guests enjoying High Tea during an operatic performance at Lydham Hall 
November: Sold-out High Tea at Lydham Hall 
November: Rockdale Opera Company’s principal artists, Daniel Verschuer and Camilla Wright at Lydham Hall 
December: New edition of “Cameos of Bexley” published. On sale in our online shop and all our events.
