Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide

02/06/2026

On Wednesday 20th May the Prospect Local History Group was honoured to be awarded a Community Service Award by the City of Prospect for significant voluntary contributions to the community. Neil Rossiter was also awarded individually for his work with the Prospect Air Raid Shelter. We are incredibly grateful to all of the volunteers that assist with the PLHG and make what we do happen. We thank the City of Prospect for the recognition, and acknowledge the other recipients of Community Service Awards on the night, and every volunteer out there that gives their time to community groups and projects. Volunteers have such a positive effect on all communities, and we're thankful to everyone

31/05/2026

We have finished a busy History Festival with our event yesterday, 'Family History by the Letter' presented by Chairperson Anna Pegler Graves.
Thanks to all the PLHG members who assisted with set up and running of events.
And a big thanks to all our attendees, 112, in total, who also gave us some great ideas for future sessions! Stay tuned!

25/05/2026

Join us for our last talk for History Festival 2026 this coming Saturday 30th May - only a few tickets left!!
Join Anna Graves, Prospect genealogist and Prospect Local History Group Chair, on an alphabetical exploration of everyday items that can help cross the "t"s and dot the "i"s in your FAMiLY tREE!
You will be surprised what treasures hide in plain sight!
Learn how such items can be used to gather information, and how to preserve the stories they contain.
Suitable for all levels of interest.
Admission includes a free copy of one of the Prospect Local History Group's publications to the value of $5.00.
Bookings:

Join Prospect genealogist Anna Graves on an alphabetical exploration of everyday items that can help cross the "t"s and dot the "i"s in your FAMiLY...

23/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our workshop on researching your house history!
David Kilner's tips and tricks will be very useful for all. As will the databases created by the Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide over the years.
Good luck to all the new House Hunters! Let us know what stories you find!!!

11/05/2026

Join Prospect genealogist Anna Graves on an alphabetical exploration of everyday items that can help cross the "t"s and dot the "i"s in your FAMiLY tREE!
You will be surprised what treasures hide in plain sight!
Learn how such items can be used to gather information, and how to preserve the stories they contain.
Suitable for all levels of interest.
Admission includes a free copy of one of the Prospect Local History Group's publications to the value of $5.00.
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1534000

09/05/2026

History Festival Event: Researching Your House History in Prospect. Saturday 23rd May
This is a hands-on workshop which will teach you how to research the history of your house in the City of Prospect. Participants will be provided with a copy of relevant databases and handouts and shown how to use them, step by step. You will need to bring your own device with USB accessibility. Admission includes a free copy of one of our publications to the value of $5.00.
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1527701

03/05/2026

History Festival Talk: Stories of Old Prospect with Dr David Kilner. Saturday 16 May 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Prospect area abounds with stories which are humorous, scary, tragic, amazing or unbelievable. This talk will offer a selection of stories which will, we hope, delight you as well as giving you a better understanding of our historic area. As far as possible, stories will be illustrated. Admission price includes one free book from our list of publications.
Click here for tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1527698

02/05/2026

Sunday 31st May - A History Festival event with a Prospect Connection - well, one of the singers is a local and it's in Payinthi.

A Swing Through History with Solstice.

https://festival.history.sa.gov.au/events/a-swing-through-history/

Please join us for a celebration of popular songs and old photos from when swing music and jazz broke new ground and cameras took over from paint brushes.

Together, they reveal stories about ourselves and our history that will entertain and charm you, just as they did way back when.

02/05/2026

At Payinthi listening to Dr David Kilner presenting about the life of Agatha Christie, the first of our History Festival 2026 talks.

26/04/2026

Prospect Local History Group presents a talk about Dame Agatha Christie, the world’s most famous crime writer. Saturday 2nd May from 1pm to 2pm at Payinthi (Irish Harp Room). In this light-hearted and well-illustrated talk, author David Kilner discusses the world’s favourite crime writer and her fascinating life - her upbringing, her tragic first marriage, her successful second marriage, her family, her character, her travels and a little on her books. Everyone loves an Aggie - the world's most popular author! Please book through TryBooking at :

In this light-hearted and well-illustrated talk, author David Kilner discusses the world’s favourite crime writer and her fascinating life - her...