Category Archives: Historical Events
History Alive; Show and Tell
Many people have interesting historical items in their homes, such as photographs, documents, kitchen implements, clothes and war memorabilia. Orange & District Historical Society is giving you the chance to share your treasures and tell the stories attached to them. … Read more
Caving in the Region
Molong Historical Society Invites you to join them to hear guest speaker Dennis Marsh give an illustrated presentation on “Caving in this Region†Dennis is President of the Orange Speleological Society and a Fellow of the Australian Speleological Federation (ASF) and has explored caves … Read more
Orange Cherry Blossom Festival History Talk
If you wish to learn more about the history of the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Apple Country Fair that followed, then come along to the Orange and District Historical Society’s next meeting to be held at the Gladstone Hotel, … Read more
Calendar Celebrates 150 Years of Local Government
On February 18, 1860, a group of residents gathered for the first meeting of the Orange Municipal Council. The meeting was held in the then Court House and was presided over by the Chairman, John Peisley with Councillors John Woodward, … Read more
Pinch and a Punch
“A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month”, so goes the old saying. Of course 1 March also heralds in autumn which many of us think will be a blessed change after the heat of this … Read more