History

Edward’s plaque returns

A brass plaque commemorating one of the island’s most famous residents, Edward the Koala, has been repaired and returned to its original site.

20 May 2025

News

Century old island paper: online soon

The Phillip Island and District Genealogical Society will digitise issues of the local paper spanning from 1898 to 1910.

02 Apr 2025

News

Australian war story collection

Australian War Stories eBook collection is now available free through libraries through the digital platform BorrowBox.

07 Nov 2024

History

Snapshots of island life

Phillip Island and District Historical Society hosted a special event to celebrate History Month in October.

06 Nov 2024

News

First exhibition marks 150th school anniversary

Phillip Island and District Historical Society launched exhibition celebrating 150th anniversary of Cowes and San Remo primary schools.

24 Oct 2024

News

Museum shortlisted for prestigious award

Museum is one of five finalists in Small Project of the Year (Museum) category.

10 Sep 2024

News

Historical Society faces space crunch

Calling on community for ideas on where historic items can be safely stored and displayed.

06 Aug 2024

News

Teething problems at Berninneit

Community concerns raised about the future of three historic artefacts.

06 Aug 2024

History

The McFee family: sixth generation Phillip Islanders

Ian McFee remembers the days when Phillip Island was covered in big trees, bracken ferns and gorse bush.

31 Jul 2024

History

Walking around the block in Cowes

The Phillip Island and District Historical Society recently hosted the inaugural Walk Around the Block guided tour.

13 Jun 2024

History

A commendable effort

Two publications from the island have received commendations at the 2023 Victorian Community History awards.

07 Feb 2024

History

Ronnie celebrates his family’s prominent past

Ronnie Bauer takes a look at his family’s past.

07 Feb 2024

News

A commendable effort

Local publications received commendations at the 2023 Victorian Community History awards.

06 Feb 2024

History

Professor of Mesmerism

By Jean Dunstan.

10 Jan 2024

News

Preserving our historic avenue

The Friends of the Golden Cypress are holding their AGM on December 13.

05 Dec 2023