About
Us
History
Port
Macquarie Historical Society was formed in 1956, initially as the Hastings
District Historical Society. The Society’s first museum opened in 1957 and
from1960 the
Port
Macquarie
Historical
Museum
has been located in its historic building and additions at 22 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie which was purchased by the society in 1968.
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Mission
The
guiding mission of our Society is to collect, conserve, research and interpret
the history and heritage of Port Macquarie and the
Hastings
region, and to provide opportunities for its members and volunteers to
participate in pursuing this mission.
Objectives
The aims
and objectives of the Society are to encourage the study and recording of the
history of Port Macquarie and the Hastings Region with special reference to Aboriginal
and Convict History. Also, to conduct research, write publications, collect,
conserve, research and interpret local history, educate the community and
visitors on local history and promote and raise awareness of local history and
heritage issues.
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