From Daguerreotypes to Digits!
Next month is the 200th anniversary of the first successful photograph. Stay tuned for our upcoming exhibition celebrating this remarkable technology that changed the world!
Jane Duren – Pioneering Aboriginal Advocate and Activist
A pioneering Aboriginal activist from Moruya who fought for land…
History Talk – Moruya and the Thai–Burma Railway
Nathaniel Traynor will present on survival and loss experiences of…
From Admiralty Chart to Wartime Relic
Among the many items in our Museum collection, the Montague…
Love Letter Found on Moruya Beach After 30 Years at Sea
A simple love letter, cast upon the sea, travelled across…
From Dairies to Bananas
Shirley Jurmann’s latest book details the agricultural history of Mynora,…
Moruya’s Eastern Settlements: Mynora, Newstead, South Head
Discover the fascinating history of Moruya’s eastern settlements in this…
Remembrance Day – 11 November 2025
On this day at the 11th hour of the 11th…
Raise a Glass to Moruya’s Pubs!
This exhibition celebrates the town’s four surviving pubs while also…
The Pink Gates
The Pink Gates in Moruya have historical significance, serving as…
The Mystery of the Missing Cannon
The Rover met its fate in Broulee Bay in 1841,…
Moruya’s Devastating Flood of May 1925
Never in the history of Moruya has such a disaster…
Private Raymond Bishop of Nerrigundah (1895-1916)
A pocket knife symbolizes the story of Private Ray Bishop,…
Book Talk: Ballara – A Natural History
Join Michael and Sarah Guppy on 10 May at Moruya…
Author Talk: The Scotland Letters – Dreams, Hopes, and Struggles
Author Talk The Scotland Letters – Beverley Irving and Christine…
Rare Message in a Bottle Found on Bingie Beach – 100 Years Ago!
In 1925, a bottle with an 1877 sailors’ message was…
Granite Town: Honoring a Legacy Carved in Stone
A massive quarrying operation started 100 years ago – supplying…
MDHS Spring Fete – Saturday 5 Oct
Looking for a unique shopping experience? Head to the Spring…
A Golden History: The Story of National Wattle Day
National Wattle Day celebrates Australia’s unique flora, symbolizing unity, resilience,…
Taking Flight – Birds of Eurobodalla
Our Science Week photo exhibition features stunning bird photographs by…
Local Olympic Hero has a Birthday
Today is the Horse’s Birthday 1 August – and time…
Making the Headlines Every Week – 100 Years Ago!
A dedicated team at the MDHS Research library compiles weekly…
Its EOFY Time!
One hundred years ago 30th June 2024, editor Constable issued…
History Talk: Australian Colonial Poet Charles Harpur
Authors Paul Eggert and Chris Vening will discuss their new…
Moruya Examiner – New Mini-Exhibit
The Moruya Examiner, established in 1864, has a rich history…
Lest We Forget
Over 500 men and women, born in or with family…
Unveiling Culinary History: The Authentic ANZAC Biscuit
ANZAC biscuits, originally hardtack, were a durable military ration with…
Signing the Harbour Bridge Contract – An Important Moment in History
The contract to construct Sydney Harbour Bridge, was signed in…
Olive Constable: Newspaper Editor and Businesswoman
Olive Constable defied the norms of her era to become…
Quilt Raffle: Celebrate Craftsmanship and Generosity
The MDHS is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for…
2024 – Another year of show memories!
Many turned up at the 2024 Moruya Show this weekend…
Dr. Hugh Mackay: Remarkable Surgeon & Ambulance Pioneer
Born in Kempsey in 1894 as one of ten children,…
Living in the 70s – 50 Years Ago!
Highlighting life in the 1970s through extracts from the Southern…
A Woman’s Lot
Special Exhibition – providing a captivating peek into the lives…
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