Port Adelaide Historical Society Incorporated

Port Adelaide Historical Society Incorporated We have been working to preserve & protect the history of Port Adelaide since 1972 The collection is housed at our Museum at Peterhead. to 1 p.m.

The Port Adelaide Historical Society has been working to preserve and protect the history of Port Adelaide and environs area since 1972. Our collection consist of framed pictures, photographs, maps, books, artefacts and printed ephemera and maritime artefacts dating back to the 19th century. The Portonian magazine, has been published quarterly and has become a valuable source of Port Adelaide hist

ory for historians and researchers. Our Museum located at 95 Fletcher Road Peterhead, is open each Sunday from 2:00 pm until 4:00pm and from 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays.

View from the ADBri Chimney looking South, taken by Samuel Bawsen in the early 1970s. Westlakes development had not yet ...
08/06/2026

View from the ADBri Chimney looking South, taken by Samuel Bawsen in the early 1970s. Westlakes development had not yet started( started 1971), but you can see Semaphore South centre right. Much has changed!

30/05/2026
🏛️ Wrapping up South Australia's History Festival? Don't miss your last chance to visit the Port Adelaide Historical Soc...
30/05/2026

🏛️ Wrapping up South Australia's History Festival? Don't miss your last chance to visit the Port Adelaide Historical Society Museum South Australia's History Festival presentations and Activities this Sunday!
📸 Images of the Port – Past, Present & Beyond takes you on a journey through over 150 years of Port Adelaide's history, featuring rare artefacts, archival photographs, immersive multimedia displays, and guided tours with passionate local historians. There's even a heritage treasure hunt for the kids!
📍 95 Fletcher Road, Peterhead SA
🕑 Every Sunday in May, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
🌐 www.portadaelalaide.org
"Preserving the Port's past, inspiring its future."

26/05/2026
Port Adelaide 1926-2026 (first-hand stories & period footage):
24/05/2026

Port Adelaide 1926-2026 (first-hand stories & period footage):

Featuring Port Adelaide, Semaphore, Le Fevre Peninsula & Eyre Peninsula footage and first-hand stories dating back to the 1920s. The video was made with the ...

23/05/2026

Three seats have become available for next Sunday's Heritage Bus Tour. Book now!

Join us for a captivating journey through the historic heart of South Australia. This bus tour will take you past stunning heritage buildings and iconic sites, brought to life with lively storytelling. Discover tales of early settlers, maritime legends, and the transformation of Port Adelaide from ....

🏈 When history finds its way home! 📰We were delighted to help the team at St Andrews Uniting Church, Strathalbyn identif...
23/05/2026

🏈 When history finds its way home! 📰

We were delighted to help the team at St Andrews Uniting Church, Strathalbyn identify four signatures carved into their historic Clock Tower — traced back to members of the Semaphore Central Football Club, 1924.

The discovery was featured on page 6 of Thursday's Southern Argus (May 21) — a lovely reminder of why we do what we do. A century on, those names now have a story.

This is exactly why preserving local history matters. Well done to all involved! 🙏

Support their History festival event https://festival.history.sa.gov.au/events/secrets-of-the-strathalbyn-clock-tower/

21/05/2026

🗺️✨ New museum treasure hunt now available at the Port Adelaide Historical Society Incorporated Museum!

Step into history and explore the rich stories of Port Adelaide and the surrounding areas, including Semaphore and the Le Fevre Peninsula. 🏛️🌊
Their new activity sheet guides visitors of all ages to:
🔍 Explore the museum spaces
❓ Ask questions
🧩 Make connections with artefacts, photos, and local history

📅 Available during general opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10am – 1pm
Sundays: 2pm – 4pm
Plus selected school holiday times

💰 Entry:
Adults $5
Children (with an adult) FREE

📄 Download the treasure hunt via the Portal before your visit
📖 Passports will be stamped by museum volunteers based on participation time
A fun and interactive way to discover local history for all ages! 🧭🏺

Royal Australian Navy at Port Adelaide in 1956 (silent footage):
19/05/2026

Royal Australian Navy at Port Adelaide in 1956 (silent footage):

Royal Australian Navy at Port Adelaide in 1956

Address

95 Fletcher Road
Peterhead, SA
5016

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+61417202066

Website

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