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Taralga Historical Society's aim is the preservation of Taralga’s heritage for the benefit of future generations. The church was built and open ed by Rev.

The Museum and Grounds

In January 1853 an acre of ground granted to James Macarthur by the crown was given to Mr. Denning for the purpose of building a Weslyen Church. W Curnow (Goulburn) together with Rev. R.V.Danne (Crookwell). It was used on and off for many years by congregations of the Wesleyans and later Methodists for their services and finally closed in the 1950’s. Several local people, i

nterested in preserving the history of the village formed the Taralga Historical society, this group approached the Uniting Church N.S.W. Synod, with which the Methodist Church had amalgamated and they were able to obtain the old church as their headquarters in 1972. The museum is open Saturdays from 10am to 2pm and is staffed by volunteers. The entry fee is $5 per adult, children are free. Enquiries from individuals, small and large groups, car clubs etc are welcome and the museum can be opened to meet their needs.

08/04/2026

✨ Just a friendly reminder! ✨

We’ll be gathering for our General Meeting this Saturday, 11th April at 2:00pm at the Taralga Historical Society Research Centre.

Come along for a relaxed afternoon, a chat, and a shared interest in our local history. Whether you’re a member or a guest, you’re warmly invited—we’d love to see some familiar faces and welcome some new ones too!

All welcome!

11/03/2026

Thanks so much to all the wonderful volunteers who came along to the Taralga Historical Society working bee last week.

Your time, energy and willingness to lend a hand are truly appreciated. Thanks to everyone’s efforts the grounds are looking fantastic!

We’re very grateful for such great community support. 🌿👏

01/03/2026

🌿 Working Bee – Wednesday 4th March at 10am 🌿

The Taralga Historical Society is holding a Working Bee on Wednesday 4th March, starting at 10am, and we would love to see as many helpers as possible!

There’s plenty to do as we freshen up the grounds and buildings:

🏡 Cordingley Cottage – trimming the buddleja at the front and the cotoneaster at the back
🚐 Womby Van – trimming the h**e
⛪ Church pots – removing dead plants ready to replant with lavender
🏫 School fence garden bed – picking up branches and bark, plus weeding
🛣 Street frontage – raking and cleaning out the gutters
🔧 Stevenson Shed – collecting and removing leftover metal
Blay Dairy renovation

Many hands make light work, and it’s always a productive and enjoyable morning together. If you can spare a couple of hours, please bring gloves, hats, and any handy garden tools.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌻

06/02/2026

🏛 Blay Dairy Refurbishment Underway – Thank You AMPYR!

The Taralga Historical Society is thrilled to share that our Blay Dairy refurbishment project is moving ahead thanks to a $5,723 grant from the AMPYR Community Benefit Fund – Swallow Tail Grant. We sincerely thank AMPYR for their generous support and commitment to strengthening regional communities.

The Blay Dairy is a much-loved reminder of Taralga’s rich dairying past, when 168 local farms formed the heart of our district. The building houses a wonderful collection of tools, photographs and memorabilia that tell the stories of the families who built this industry. The new works – including a reinforced floor, improved lighting, new shelving and display case, and updated labelling – will protect this collection and present it to a professional standard for years to come.

We’re especially excited that the refurbished Blay Dairy will be a showcase exhibit at this year’s October Long Weekend Open Day, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to see the transformation.

Thank you again to AMPYR and to our hardworking volunteers for helping keep Taralga’s stories alive for future generations.

30/01/2026

📢 Reminder for All Members and Guests!

Join us for the Taralga Historical Society General Meeting this Saturday, January 31st, at 2:00 pm at the Hall.

This is a great chance to catch up on the latest developments and upcoming events happening within the Society. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a member, come along! Meet our wonderful members and see if you’d like to get involved in some of our activities.

We’d love to see you there!

29/10/2025

📣 Reminder!
Our next General Meeting will be held on Saturday, 1st November at 2:00 pm at the Taralga Historical Society Family Research Centre, followed by our Annual General Meeting (AGM).

It’s a great opportunity to catch up on what’s been happening, share ideas, and get involved in the year ahead.

Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see you there!

26/09/2025

🌟 Just a reminder! 🌟

Our Open Day is happening at the Taralga Historical Society on the October Long Weekend – Sunday 5th October! 🎉

Come along and soak up the atmosphere at our wonderful museum complex in Taralga. 🚜✨ With plenty of attractions, history on display, and a welcoming country feel, it’s a day not to be missed.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a great day out in Taralga – we can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

25/09/2025

🌿✨ A big THANK YOU ✨🌿

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday for our working bee at the Taralga Historical Society! Your time, energy and good spirits made such a difference.

We’re also so grateful to those who have been busy mowing, gardening, and working in the Village Life Shed — your efforts are helping us get everything looking s***k and span for our October Long Weekend Open Day on Sunday, 5 October.

We can’t wait to welcome you all to the museum to enjoy the results of this wonderful community effort! 💚

11/09/2025

🌿 Working Bee – Volunteers Welcome!

In preparation for our Open Day on Sunday, 5th October (10:00 am – 3:00 pm), we’ll be holding a Working Bee on Wednesday, 24th September to give the Taralga Historical grounds and gardens a good spruce up.

All helping hands are very welcome—so if you’re free, please pop the date in your calendar and come along to lend a hand. Many hands make light work, and it’s always a great day to catch up while getting things looking their best.

✨ We’d love to see you there!

30/08/2025

Members of the Taralga Historical Society were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Max Wright. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Glennis and her family at this time.

As one of our founding members, Max gave over 50 years of service to the Society, and we owe him a great debt of gratitude. From the stonework on the chimney of Cordingley Cottage, to overseeing the acquisition of artefacts from the Strathalbyn property, to generously assisting with countless historical inquiries, Max’s contributions have left a lasting legacy.

We will fondly remember his sense of humour, his curiosity, and his forthright yet gentlemanly character. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

28/08/2025

📣 Reminder – Taralga Historical Society General Meeting

Our next General Meeting is coming up this Saturday, 30th August at 2pm.
We’ll be meeting in the Research Centre – it should be nice and cosy in there, perfect for the chilly weather. ❄️

We’re looking forward to catching up with everyone after our winter break. Hope to see you there!

Address

83 Orchard Street
Taralga, NSW
2580

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Telephone

02 48438187

Website

http://taralgahistoricalsociety.com.au/

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