Doll’s houses – what do they have to do with history? Miniature homes, furnished with domestic articles and resident inhabitants, both people and animals, have been made for thousands of years. The earliest known examples were found in the Egyptian tombs of the Old Kingdom, created nearly five…
Do you know the number of the bus stop leaving for Hobart outside Riva Est Cafe in Bellerive Village or do you know the year the Tasman Bridge was opened? At this month's gathering you will have the opportunity to join fellow members being tested…
Please Note a change in day and time for our August and September 2023 gatherings. This has come about via members suggestions to have a trial for daytime meetings. For these two months we will meet at 2.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month…
Our office will be open for the covariance of members and public who wish to view our extensive archive collections
If you have something at home of historical interest you would like to share with fellow members, please bring it along to the monthly meeting and tell us about it.
Rosie Severs will tell us about the fascinating story of ALEXANDER MACONOCHIE a Naval Officer, Geographer and Penal Reformer. In 1836 he was appointed Private Secretary to his friend Lieutenant-Governor John Franklin and left England for Hobart Town. He was later to become Governor of…
There will be an outing on Saturday 14 October at 10am to view the Soldier Settlement Farm Collection. The owner, David Graham will make his collection available for viewing to BHS members and will give a talk on various items. The address is 222 Grahams…
Bellerive Historical Society is one of five volunteer-run Bellerive organisations opening their doors on the Wednesday of Seniors Week (18 October) to offer a unique "hub" experience in multiple venues located within close walking distance of each other. Visit us at 17 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, BELLERIVE…
It is not well known that there was horse running on the Eastern Shore at Muddy Plains. In our Melbourne Cup Special gathering John Sargent will tell us about the history of horse racing at Muddy Plains. Then for those who wish to stay, we…