Box Hill Historical Society

14/10/2026

The Box Hill Historical Society is having our usual stall at the Whitehorse Spring Festival (Stall no. 11, Zone B).

Come and say hello, we would love to hear your stories about the Box Hill Town Hall. Were you a Debutante, or a Square Dance fan; was Peppers Disco and Sirius more your style? Do you remember the concerts, the charity and children's events? Did you work there? Our social history of this iconic building needs you!

When: Sunday, 18th October 2026
Time: 10am till 4pm
Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct and The Round (379-397 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading)

01/10/2026

The Box Hill Historical Society is conducting two tours of the iconic Box Hill Town Hall as part of the Seniors Festival, and to promote and celebrate our project to record and commemorate the social history of this wonderful building.

Please join us to share your memories and afterwards, over a cuppa, inspect some of the images and research that we have completed to date.
Bookings are mandatory as numbers are limited. Cost of $15 goes towards our ongoing digitisation projects.

Friday 9th October, 10am to 11.30am. https://www.trybooking.com/DNSUB

Wednesday 21st October, 10am to 11.30am. https://www.trybooking.com/DNSUH

IMAGE: Courtesy of Whitehorse Council

19/09/2026

📚 Tomorrow is the day! 📚

Our wonderful committee members and volunteers have been busy today setting up for our Heritage Week Book & Ephemera Sale, and everything is ready for tomorrow!

After a year of sorting through donated secondhand books, our tables are now filled with plenty of treasures waiting to be discovered.

Whether you’re looking for local Box Hill history, biography, fiction or something a little different, there’s something for everyone.

A huge thank you to our dedicated committee members and volunteers for all their hard work in getting everything ready.

📍 Where: Lower Town Hall, Box Hill Town Hall

🗓️ When: Tomorrow, Sunday 20 September

⏰ Time: 10am – 3pm

Come along, have a browse and see what you can find. We look forward to welcoming you! 📖✨

19/09/2026

Attention bookworms & local history buffs! 📖✨

Don't miss our Heritage Week Book & Ephemera Sale!

Our volunteers spent the year sorting through many donated secondhand books.

Whether you're after local Box Hill history, biography, fiction, or unique finds, there’s something on the tables for everyone.

📍 Venue: Lower Town Hall, Box Hill Town Hall

🗓️ Date: Sunday, 20 September

⏰ Time: 10am – 3pm

See you there, and happy hunting! 👋

18/09/2026

This weekend... Our biggest book sale ever! Books, ephemera and bric-a-brac.

Date: Sunday, 20th September 2026
Time: 10am to 3pm.
Venue: Lower Town Hall, Box Hill.
Entry: Free

We have received over 40 boxes of donated books, covering a wide range of topics, including Art, Australiana, Biographies, Cooking, Gardening, Histories (Australian, English, Military/Naval, New Zealand), Novels, Photography, Poetry, Religion/Spirituality, Royalty, Sporting and more. There’s a nice collection of children’s books, and an expanded Collectors’ Corner, where first editions and sought-after items can be found. We will also have a selection of ephemera and bric-a-brac.

MAGE: A sample of some of the books to be on sale !

16/09/2026

This upcoming weekend is our biggest book sale ever!

Date: Sunday, 20th September 2026
Time: 10am to 3pm.
Venue: Lower Town Hall, Box Hill.
Entry: Free

IMAGE: Our committee member and volunteer, Ron has dedicated many hours to sorting the books.

12/09/2026

Heritage Week starts tomorrow! ⏳🎉

If you've been looking for something fun (and local) to do this week, there are heaps of guided walks, family activities, and open days happening across Whitehorse.

Browse the full event brochure below

Whitehorse Heritage Week 2026 is coming up in September, celebrating the theme On The Street Where You Live. There will be a range of activities from walking tours, exhibitions, talks and more as we celebrate changing land use in our local area.

10/09/2026

We have mentioned the generosity of the late William Gillies in the past, and thanks to public donations, have now been able to provide a suitable memorial to his memory.

The ceremony to unveil the plaque on his unmarked grave at Box Hill cemetery will take place at 11am this Sunday 13th September, with the melodious sounds of a Piper to add atmosphere.

The grave is located in the Presbyterian section, and the closest cemetery entrance is via the Barcelona Street/Sanders Road entry. The grave is best approached from South Drive.

03/09/2026

For the upcoming Heritage Week, the Box Hill Historical Society are conducting two walking tours.

The second will be based around the historic Maida Hill and Golf Links Estates, this guided walk will lead you from the Robert McCubbin Primary School to the Neighbourhood House and the Artists Walk; describing the history of the area as we walk – with the option of coffee together at the end! The tour will commence from the corner of Devon and Birdwood Streets.

DATE: Friday, 18th September 2026
PLACE: meet at the corner of Devon and Birdwood Streets
Cnr Devon and Birdwood Streets, Box Hill South vic 3128
TIME: 10am
Cost: $15 per person

Bookings are required, and can be done via the link below.

Based around the historic Maida Hill and Golf Links Estates, this guided walk will lead you from the Robert McCubbin Primary School to the...