What You'll See

You will see photographs early river crossings, paddlesteamers, early transport including teamsters, railway etc. and early settlers in the area

Information and photos of floods and other interesting events.

Documents relating to early land sales, river boats and people.

Collection of c1900 wedding costumes.

Our outdoor area has stationary engines, horse drawn transport and equipment and other items relating to forestry, farming and life on the land.

Many other items of interest for young and old…..remember when grandma used this item.

Group bookings welcome.

Admittance

Adult $4.00 per person
Adult Group 10+ $3 per person
Child $1 per person

 

Projects

 

SCANNING OF RIVERINE HERALD NEGATIVES

 Volunteers are scanning Riverine Herald photo negatives from 1960 forward

If you have some time to spare on a regular basis and would like to become involved in this project please contact the society on 54801 325 or Secretary 0354824914

ARCHIVING OF MURRAY SHIRE COLLECTIONS

Volunteers are filing and indexing these collections.

INDEXING OF RIVERINE HERALD NEWSPAPER

is continuing with 1863 - 1890 now in the database

 

Touring Exhibition " Indigenous Australians at War"

Echuca Historical Society  is pleased to host a Shrine of Remembrance touring exhibition commemorating and celebrating the involvement of Indigenous Australians in war and peacekeeping roles.

The touring exhibition " Indigenous Australians at War" will be hosted at the Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall, Hare Street, Echua from Friday 30 March till Saturday 27 April, open daily 11am -3pm, also late opening Wednesdays 5pm – 7pm.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ stories presented in the exhibition are drawn from all over Australia, and organisers are seeking local stories for inclusion.

 Aboriginal men and women have combined modern military and uniquely indigenous skills in the service of their country.  The exhibition covers their contributions to wartime activities in the Boer War (1899-1902), the First World War (1914-18), Second World War (1939-45), Korean War (1950-53), Vietnam War (1963-72) and in subsequent conflicts and peacekeeping.

For further information please contact  Echuca Historical Society 03 54801325  or Mobile 0408505662 (Dot Hammond) or  eh.soc@bigpond.com