The Kangaroo Valley Historical Society

Historic photographs

The Kangaroo Valley Historical Society plays an active role in the curating the objects in the Pioneer Museum, including objects, documents and photographs donated by families from the Valley plus recording the history of Kangaroo Valley including family history and local events.

Members of the Historical Society meet on the second Tuesday of every month at the Pioneer Museum Park. The Historical Society takes is actively interested in the history of the Shoalhaven area with an emphasis on Kangaroo Valley. History recorded includes family history of past and present Kangaroo Valley residents. Inquiries are to assist in recording the history of the Kangaroo Valley (written, oral or visual) or to help with the Museum displays are always welcome.

Photos to view

Downloadable publications

Videos to watch

The Moorhouse Dairy Boiler
Moorhouse & Chittick discussion

Pioneer Village Celebrations
30 & 50 year celebrations 2003

The Kangaroo Valley Show
Kangaroo Valley Show 1956

Back to Kangaroo Valley 1953
Old Showground activities 1953

Additional publications

Illawarra and South Coast Aborigines 1770-1850 by Michael Organ
A History of Aboriginal Illawarra, Volume 1 : Before Colonisation by Mike Donaldson, Les Bursill and Mary Jacobs
A History of Aboriginal Illawarra, Volume 2 : Colonisation by Mike Donaldson, Les Bursill and Mary Jacobs
Shoalhaven City Council Heritage Study 1995-1998 February 2003
Berrima District Historical Society newsletters
Shoalhaven Historical Society Chronograph
Broughton and Broger biography

Kangaroo Valley History or

Historical Society Membership

Contact the Kangaroo Valley Historical Society for further details about Kangaroo Valley history or membership

Email: history@kangaroovalleymuseum.com