Past Events

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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Open Doors

May 13, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
2026 History Festival
Discover the design and architectural features of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish Community Centre. Step into a story where past and present [...]
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Open Doors

Henley : A Heritage Walk

May 12, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ngutungka Henley
2026 History Festival
Discover the coastal charm and vibrancy of historic Henley Beach on this guided walking tour. Enjoy a relaxed, easy walking 1.5 hour guided walk of [...]
Henley : A Heritage Walk

Sandhills, Swamps and Swells - Henley South Coastal Walk

May 10, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
meet in front of Henley Beach Hotel
2026 History Festival
Discover Henley South’s rich colonial history! Uncover how the landscape of Henley South has changed - from a small, isolated, coastal village to become a [...]
Sandhills, Swamps and Swells - Henley South Coastal Walk

Henley South Open House

May 9, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet on the front verandah
2026 History Festival
Experience the gracious living style of a bygone era. Sales of newly released land at Henley South coinciding with the opening of the electric tram [...]
Henley South Open House

N'Kola Donga Open House

May 6, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet on the front verandah
2026 History Festival
Step back in time and enjoy a guided tour of this grand seaside bungalow. Designed in 1912 by the fashionable architect, F Kenneth Milne, as [...]
N'Kola Donga Open House

Grange : A Heritage Walk

May 5, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grange Hotel
2026 History Festival
Discover the interesting colonial history of seaside Grange! Step back in time on a leisurely 1.5-hour guided walk through historic Grange, first settled by Europeans [...]
Grange : A Heritage Walk

N'Kola Donga Open House

May 2, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet on the front verandah
2026 History Festival
Step back in time and enjoy a guided tour of this grand seaside bungalow. Designed in 1912 by the fashionable architect, F Kenneth Milne, as [...]
N'Kola Donga Open House

March General Meeting

March 25, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Grange Uniting Church Hall
Meetings
We are delighted to welcome the Mayor of the City of Charles Sturt, Angela Evans, as guest speaker at the Henley & Grange Historical Society’s [...]
March General Meeting

Henley Square Market

December 20, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Henley Square
Markets
Make sure to visit the Henley & Grange Historical Society’s stall on Saturday 20th December at Henley Square, one of Adelaide’s most popular boutique street [...]
Henley Square Market

AGM - 2pm, Sunday 9 November 2025

November 9, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ngutungka Henley
Join us for our AGM in The Hall, Ngutungka Henley and enjoy a presentation by historian Patricia Sumerling about her newly released book, Hotels of [...]
AGM - 2pm, Sunday 9 November 2025

September General Meeting

September 17, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Grange Uniting Church Hall
Meetings
Dr Madeleine Regan will be guest speaker at the Henley & Grange Historical Society's September general meeting. Madeleine's presentation is entitled: Migrant family stories between [...]
September General Meeting

H&GHS General Meeting - July 2025

July 23, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grange Uniting Church Hall
Meetings
The Henley & Grange Historical Society is delighted to announce that Dr Kiera Lindsey, South Australia's History Advocate with the History Trust of SA, will [...]
H&GHS General Meeting - July 2025

Henley South Inland Walk

May 27, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ozone Reserve
2025 History Festival
Find out what life was like for the early settlers of Henley South This guided walk provides insight of what brought early settlers here, their [...]
Henley South Inland Walk

Henley & Grange Soldiers' Memorial Hall

May 25, 2025    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Town Hall
2025 History Festival
The memorial, part of the Town Hall, was originally built and dedicated to those who served in World War 1. The memorial hall commemorates those [...]
Henley & Grange Soldiers' Memorial Hall

Henley South Open Home

May 24, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Historic House
2025 History Festival
Step back in time to experience the elegance and charm of a bygone era. Sales of newly released land at Henley South coinciding with the [...]
Henley South Open Home

Henley South Coastal Walk

May 17, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet in shelter in front of Henley Beach Hotel
2025 History Festival
Uncover what life was like for the early settlers of Henley South. Beginning as a geographically isolated village with remarkable personalities, the area grew to [...]
Henley South Coastal Walk

"N'Kola Donga" F Kenneth Milne House Guided Tour

May 17, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
N’Kola Donga House
2025 History Festival
Enjoy the ambiance of stylish coastal living in a bygone era at Grange. Designed in 1912 by the fashionable young architect F Kenneth Milne as [...]
"N'Kola Donga" F Kenneth Milne House Guided Tour

Grange Coastal Walk

May 15, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grange Hotel
2025 History Festival
Discover the rich colonial history of the seaside suburb of Grange. Explore historic northern Grange and learn how this beachside village began. Hear about the [...]
Grange Coastal Walk

St Agnes Church Open Door Afternoon

May 14, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
St Agnes Anglican Church
2025 History Festival
Discover the history of St Agnes Church, built in 1885 and its significance to the suburb of Grange. Join with church and Henley & Grange [...]
St Agnes Church Open Door Afternoon

Henley & Grange Soldiers' Memorial Hall

May 11, 2025    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Town Hall
2025 History Festival
The memorial hall commemorates those served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was originally built to honour those who served [...]
Henley & Grange Soldiers' Memorial Hall