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“It’s not a museum. It’s not a place of artifacts; it’s a place of ideas” – Jeanie Kahnke

Bathurst District Historical Society

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"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots" - Marcus Garvey

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"We wander through old streets, and pause before the age stricken houses; and, strange to say, the magic past lights them up" - Grace King

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"A generation which ignores history has no past, and no future" - Robert A Heinhein

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"Anyone can make history. Only a great man can write it" - Oscar Wilde

Bathurst History

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Muster-A Padre's Tale

Did you know the Historical Society has a book shop?

The Society has a series of historical information sheets such as Walking Tours of Bathurst, Army Camp, Cox's Road, Ben Hall's Raid on Bathurst, etc. They also stock a selection of local history books.

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"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history" - Mahatma Gandhi

Bathurst Remembers World War II Exhibition 2022

The four day event will be held in four pavilions at the Bathurst Showground, Sydney Road. This WW2 Exhibition will consist of “Snapshots of World War 2” - 600 enlarged photos of soldiers in action, battlefields, training, the home front, Bathurst Army Camp, etc.

Monthly Musters

Each month a muster is organised at the Uniting Church Activities Hall with different speakers and different topics each month. Participants are invited to bring a plate to share for supper afterwards and a gold coin donation to assist in costs. Check out the next muster or search on previous musters for information.

The Birth of Cycling in Australia

The Bathurst District Historical Society has been run by volunteers since it began in 1947. Together we manage the Historical Museum and Bookshop, Research Rooms, Old Government Cottage with its heritage garden and over 23000 items in our collection.

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There are many advantages of becoming a member of the Bathurst District Historical Society, find out more...

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