About Sebastopol Historical Society

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ABOUT US

The Sebastopol Historical Society inc. is a not-for-profit community group. It was formed in 1973 to collect, record, preserve, share, and promote research into Sebastopol’s rich and fascinating history from pre-gold rush days, through to the present day. A small team of dedicated members volunteer their time and talents to support the society in this work. New members interested in learning more about Sebastopol’s history or wishing to use our archives and resources to undertake research, are most welcome. Sebastopol Historical Society is affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

MEETINGS

We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month (except December) 7.30pm 

Sebastopol Community Centre, 

(Historic former State School Building),

185 Yarrowee Street,

Sebastopol.

MUSEUM

The Sebastopol Historical Society operates a small museum in its rooms at the historic former Sebastopol State School building (now a Community Centre.)  The museum contains a collection of artefacts and archival material dating from the gold rush period through to more recent times. Homewares, mining equipment, war memorabilia, school artefacts, honour boards and early photographs are just a few of the items on display. 

DONATIONS TO OUR MUSEUM

Donations of historical items relating to Sebastopol and district (e.g. photographs, postcards, documents, memoirs, family histories, maps, artefacts) are appreciated and become a part of our archival collection and museum. 

MUSEUM OPENING TIMES

The museum is open to the public on the 1st Sunday of the month (except January.)

1.00pm –4.00pm. 

Other times may be arranged by appointment for groups, schools and others.