Lincoln & Districts Historical Society

Lincoln & Districts Historical Society Promoting interest in the history and stories of Lincoln and surrounding districts, Canterbury, N.Z. Society members maintain two historic buildings in Lincoln.

Lincoln & Districts Historical Society aims to promote interest in the history of Lincoln and surrounding districts, Canterbury, New Zealand. Liffey Cottage is furnished as a late 19th century cottage and Pioneer Hall includes displays of historic photos. Both buildings are open from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm on the first Sunday of each month. Members also organise local field trips, and assist with family and local history inquiries. A regular research newsletter is published, and together with the Selwyn Council the Society publishes the Lincoln Historical Walk brochure. The Society organised the successful Lincoln 150th Celebrations in 2013, with wide community involvement. The Society was formed on 30 May 1991 with the merger of the Pioneer and Early Settlers Association, and the Liffey Cottage Action Committee. Lincoln & Districts Historical Society includes the areas Lincoln, Greenpark, Springston, Broadfield, Ladbrooks and Tai Tapu.

Lincoln Town Centre: from Market Square to Plaza - the stories of Liffey Cottage and Pioneer Hall are part of the story ...
01/10/2026

Lincoln Town Centre: from Market Square to Plaza - the stories of Liffey Cottage and Pioneer Hall are part of the story of the Lincoln Town Centre since 1875! Find out more at their Open Days & displays Sunday 4th October from 2-4pm :-) [Photo LHS936a, Lincoln & Districts Historical Society collection]

"United to assist" - fabulous to read the history of Druids in Selwyn and have the meaning of items from our Springston ...
29/09/2026

"United to assist" - fabulous to read the history of Druids in Selwyn and have the meaning of items from our Springston Ethelbert Druids' Lodge collection 'unpacked' in Selwyn Libraries Heritage Team's new exhibition at Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston, and online at Kā Kōrero o Waikirikiri | Selwyn Stories. Congratulations to the Curator! :-)

Sunday 6th Sept Happy Father's Day!Open Day at Pioneer Hall and Liffey Cottage, 2-4pm.Come on down and explore! Recent v...
05/09/2026

Sunday 6th Sept Happy Father's Day!
Open Day at Pioneer Hall and Liffey Cottage, 2-4pm.
Come on down and explore!
Recent view of Pioneer Hall from the Lincoln Town Centre :-)

Congratulations St. Stephen's on your 150th anniversary this weekend! There is much to celebrate - and you are one of Li...
27/08/2026

Congratulations St. Stephen's on your 150th anniversary this weekend! There is much to celebrate - and you are one of Lincoln's heritage gems, with a remarkable story of restoration. 🧡 [LDHS photo 2013]

1877 - Pioneer Hall (then Lincoln Library in James Street) was the venue for deciding the plan for the proposed St. Step...
17/08/2026

1877 - Pioneer Hall (then Lincoln Library in James Street) was the venue for deciding the plan for the proposed St. Stephens! Follow the rest of the story with Dr. Ian Lochhead, at our AGM Sunday 23 August, 2pm, at St. Stephens :-) (Ref: Lyttelton Times 23 Jan 1877, Papers Past)

All Welcome! AGM, Sunday 23 August, 2026, 2pm at St. Stephen's Church, Lincoln, with guest speaker Dr. Ian Lochhead expl...
14/08/2026

All Welcome! AGM, Sunday 23 August, 2026, 2pm at St. Stephen's Church, Lincoln, with guest speaker Dr. Ian Lochhead exploring the architectural history of St. Stephen's church over the past 150 years. 🧡

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12/08/2026

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As St Stephen's Anglican Church prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary, church members Jeni Dickson and Christine Purdie look back at its rich history and the celebrations planned to mark the milestone

Thank you Selwyn Springs for the summary.
11/08/2026

Thank you Selwyn Springs for the summary.

Lincoln Ploughing Association 2026 Match at Broadfield - encouraging excellence since the 1860s!
10/08/2026

Lincoln Ploughing Association 2026 Match at Broadfield - encouraging excellence since the 1860s!

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Liffey Cottage, James Street
Lincoln
7608

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