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 f

amily 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.

That's caught our interest! :-)
11/06/2026

That's caught our interest! :-)

UPCOMING // What can a former pub, a farm labourer’s cottage, and a country store tell us about life in the Selwyn district in the 19th century? 🤔
Join archaeologist Katharine Watson next Thursday evening for a fascinating talk, in which she explores the archaeology and history of three local sites, sharing the stories of the buildings, the people, and the everyday objects they left behind.

🏺 Everyday Lives: Uncovering Selwyn’s Archaeological Past
📅 Thursday 18 Jun 7:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Te Ara Ātea
🌐 FREE, bookings required

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Open Day at Pioneer Hall and Liffey Cottage, Lincoln, Sunday June 7th, 2-4pm. Views from Pioneer Hall over the last mon...
06/06/2026

Open Day at Pioneer Hall and Liffey Cottage, Lincoln, Sunday June 7th, 2-4pm. Views from Pioneer Hall over the last month - the amazing engineering of the under-carpark storm water retention area using Stormbrixx ... Come and visit, and then grab a coffee from one of our wonderful cafes on Gerald St!

With the 'Ryelands Pond', Moffat's flour mill heritage site another giant step ahead today, we are checking again if any...
04/06/2026

With the 'Ryelands Pond', Moffat's flour mill heritage site another giant step ahead today, we are checking again if anyone might have a photo of the Lincoln mill (1867-1920)? All the project partners, Rotary, SDC, LDHS, and the Moffat family would love to hear about one!

Community Meeting at the Greenpark Memorial Community Hall Wed 10 June, 7-9pm See the listing for further information.
27/05/2026

Community Meeting at the Greenpark Memorial Community Hall Wed 10 June, 7-9pm See the listing for further information.

The future of your community hall – come talk with us!

Discussions include the future for the Greenpark Memorial Community Centre. The Centre replaced the Greenpark Memorial H...
25/05/2026

Discussions include the future for the Greenpark Memorial Community Centre. The Centre replaced the Greenpark Memorial Hall (1922), demolished after the 2011 earthquakes. Your local knowledge matters :-)

Selwyn District Council owns a number of community halls across the district that are key landmarks in our towns. Many of these halls were built in the early 1900's and, over time, will need significant investment to ensure they can continue to serve their communities well. Some halls are currently....

Liffey Cottage and Pioneer Hall, Lincoln OPEN Sunday 3rd May from 2-4pm - explore some of Lincoln's history. We'd love t...
02/05/2026

Liffey Cottage and Pioneer Hall, Lincoln OPEN Sunday 3rd May from 2-4pm - explore some of Lincoln's history. We'd love to see you there! :-)

Anzac Day Lincoln 2026 'At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.' Laurence Binyon, 1914...
25/04/2026

Anzac Day Lincoln 2026 'At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.' Laurence Binyon, 1914
The sound of the children's voices leading the singing of the anthems was inspirational.❤️

Springston South Soldiers Memorial Hall, to be recognised as a Poppy Place this Anzac Day. ❤️ The Hall was built 1921 t...
08/04/2026

Springston South Soldiers Memorial Hall, to be recognised as a Poppy Place this Anzac Day. ❤️ The Hall was built 1921 to commemorate the soldiers of the district who fought and died during World War 1.

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Liffey Cottage, James Street
Lincoln
7608

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