About Nepean Historical Society

The Nepean Historical Society promotes in the general community, a knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the historical, cultural and environmental heritage of the Nepean Ward of the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the western end of the Nepean Peninsula.

Monthly Meeting Nov 3rd 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Nepean Historical Society

8:00 pm at The Museum

Speaker: Carol Rosenhain, a Melbourne writer and historian

Topic: “The Man Who Carried the Nation’s Grief” which describes the extraordinary work of James Lean MBE . . . See a review HERE

HISTORY WEEK AT THE SORRENTO MUSEUM

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Nepean Historical Society

Sunday 22nd October Watts Cottage

CELEBRATE HISTORY WEEK AT THE SORRENTO MUSEUM
See how the Watts family lived in the 1870s.

Mr and Mrs Watts from NHS Collection

A programme designed to showcase the rich oral history associated with our 1870s Pioneer Cottage and the Watts Family. Bring the kids along to participate in games and fun activities centred on the Cottage and Museum. Hear stories of bygone times in Sorrento recounted by presenters in period costume.

Watts Cottage – Living Room

SORRENTO MUSEUM
827 Melbourne Road Sorrento
Sunday 22nd October
Guided Tours of Watts Cottage will be run at 10am and 12 noon.
Adults: $5 Concession: $4 Children free

Annual General Meeting Oct 6th 2017

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Nepean Historical Society

. . . and celebrating 50 years of The Sorrento Museum

8:00 pm at The Sorrento Museum

The Museum

. . . . come and celebrate with cake and champagne . . . 50 years since the opening of the Museum in 1967 and the contributions made by Don Ewart.

Joy & Clive cut a cake to celebrate 50 years of ‘The Sorrento Museum’

Suzanne and Mark Ewart join the 50th celebration after Joy’s tribute to Don

Monthly Meeting Sept 1st 2017

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Nepean Historical Society

8:00 pm at The Museum

backius suitcase

Topic: “Unearthed – a Treasure Trove of History in a Suitcase.”

The generous donation to NHS by June Robertson (nee Croad) of a suitcase packed with carefully labeled photos and documents has led to the revelation of an intriguing Sorrento story. Long time volunteers in the Archives at NHS, Bergliot Dallas and Maggie Broadhead, put this story together. On Friday 1st September they recounted it to over 40 most appreciative people at the museum.

Sandarne, his house in Ocean Beach Road, was built to the design of Albert Backius in around 1915 and was named after his home town in Sweden. Albert built boats in the shed behind this house. How he came to live in Sorrento after many adventures around the world was fascinating. And his connection to the Croad family added to the local flavour.

Albert Backius from ‘The Suitcase’

This excellent presentation showcased one example of the invaluable work conducted at NHS. Many more stories to be revealed ….

Note: There is more on this story coming in the September edition of ‘The Nepean’

Monthly Meeting August 4th 2017

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Nepean Historical Society

8:00 pm at The Museum

Speaker: Ian Miles – former Director of the Land Conservation Council and a long-time researcher and passionate conservationist.

Topic: “Conservation in Victoria over the last 50 years”

Monthly Meeting July 7th 2017

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Nepean Historical Society

NOTE SPECIAL TIME: 2:00 pm at The Museum

ex SLV HERE

Speaker: Murray Adams, Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Digitisation Officer,

Topic: “The fascinating story of Mr. ROSE” the man behind the Rose Postcards. These thousands of images provide us with valuable records of times and places past. Hear about how Mr. Rose lived for his work and travelled widely to obtain these wonderful views.