Bundanoon History Group

28/08/2026

The History Group seminar has sold out. Thanks to all those who have bought tickets, we look forward to seeing you on 23rd September. The RAHS has set up a waiting list for people still interested in going - Contact [email protected] to join the waiting list.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

Congratulations to Wingecarribee library on their new mobile library, which was opened in Bundanoon this morning. Rainy weather but a good sized crowd turned up. Thanks to the library in allowing us to be part of the opening, where we could showcase our new exhibition in the Old Goods Shed "Butcher, Baker, Gem Scone Maker - shopping in Bundanoon.

22/08/2026

Next Tuesday at 10am the new mobile library will be at outside the Old Goods Shed. This will be the launch of Wingecarribee's brand-new Mobile Library and will be attended by Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, State Librarian of NSW, Wendy Tuckerman MP, Member for Goulburn and Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick, We will be opening the Old Goods Shed to preview our new exhibition detailing the history of shopping in Bundanoon. Come along and see the new exhibition and the new mobile library.

16/08/2026

Southern Higlands Regional History Seminar - 23/9. We are holding a history seminar at Exeter Village Hall on 23rd September. The theme is Researching Local and Family History in Your Community and the seminar is being held in conjunction with the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS). Cost is $30 for non members, all welcome. You can find out more information by visiting the RAHS booking page.

2026 Southern Highlands Regional Seminar - Royal Australian Historical Society

13/08/2026

Just putting the finishing touches on our next exhibition "Butcher, Baker and Gem Scone Maker", a look at shopping in Bundanoon in the 20th century. Exhibition opens on Sunday, 10am to midday at The Old Goods Shed, Bundanoon.

05/08/2026

The heritage trail sign commemorating the planting of trees to celebrate the centenary of federation has been installed at the entrance to the town near the information signs.. The BHG is pleased to celebrate federation's quasquicentenary (that is, it's 125th anniversary) with this new heritage trail sign. The sign was jointly funded by the Bundanoon History Group, Bundanoon Garden Club and Bundanoon Community Association. We are pleased to celebrate the work of each group's volunteers both now and 25 years ago.

03/08/2026

Thanks to Evelyn and Judith yesterday for terrific talks on efforts to save Parramatta heritage and crimes of the inmates of the female factory respectively

01/08/2026

The first step of putting in the new heritage trail sign commemorating the Federation Trees went in this morning. The sign will go in near the echidna sculpture just down from the information signs and arboretum.