Its aims are to :—
Archive notes at Heidelberg Museum
We are a varied group of people with a shared interest in understanding and preserving the history of Heidelberg and surrounding suburbs. This includes helping to provide a place for the accumulation of objects and documents that add to the district's story. We want people to be able to find historic artefacts and information in the future. We want to make sure that these materials are not lost. And we enjoy working in the Heidelberg Museum.
Many of our members have developed a substantial knowledge of the Heidelberg area. Some have special subjects of interest. Some are serious students of history, including post graduate students. Whether you know a lot or a little on the subject, we learn from each other. Everyone is welcome and everyone's contribution is appreciated.
Becoming a member is the best way to support the Society. It's also a way to make new friends, to share a common interest in local history and to learn new skills.
Click button toThen complete the on-line form and submit it according to the instructions on the page. Society membership gives you free entry to the museum and access to our resources. Members also receive a copy of our bi-monthly newsletter, the Heidelberg Historian.
Traditionally on Mondays and Thursdays, volunteers attend the museum to undertake a range of tasks, to share information and to enjoy each other's company - and the coffee.
You can choose the tasks. Some members like talking to visitors, some like researching historical records or the on-going task of cataloging our collection.
Some of the ways volunteers can assist include:—
Official Museum opening 1979.
Volunteering on Sundays is a good way to become more familiar with the museum's collections. There are always more experienced members to assist new volunteers.
The museum requires 4 volunteers each Sunday afternoon
HHS is managed by an elected committee. Members are elected to the positions of President, Vice President, Secretery and Treasurer. There are also elected general committee members.>
Some members take on specific roles such as Publicity and Editing the Newsletter.
Nominations for Election to the Committee and to executive positions are open to all paid up members and elections take place at the Annual General Meeting on the second Tuesday of October.
Heidelberg Historical Society (Inc. No. A0042118P)