Queens Park’s Heritage Walk
Sunday, 27 July 2025 commencing at 2.30pm The walk of Queens Park, Moonee Ponds, is a rare opportunity to look at the past and current heritage features as well learn […]
Events
Grand, Old Moonee Ponds Heritage Walk
Sunday, 5 October, 2025 commencing at 2pm Step back in time on this guided heritage walk, exploring the grand mansions of Essendon and Moonee Ponds with the Essendon Historical Society. […]
Recollections of St Kinnord Street, Aberfeldie
Born in 1916, John Newman Dalton grew up at Wahronga, 11 Combermere Street, and from the age of 10, lived with his grandmother, Fanny, at the home his grandfather had […]
Heritage Walk of Aberfeldie 18 May Sold Out
Both the 4 May and 18 May Walks are sold out. This walk offers a fascinating glimpse into Aberfeldie’s past, bringing to life the stories of the people and places […]
Anything Goes, An Exhibition inspired by the 1920s
The Moonee Ponds Court House Museum is open every Sunday afternoon 2-5pm with the exception of Easter Sunday, 20th April. Come in and see our Anything Goes, An Exhibition inspired […]
Latest EHS Newsletter sent
The Newsletter Issue No. 270 September – November 2024 is being forwarded to members. The contents include: The easiest way to secure this Newsletter is to become an EHS Member. […]
Members Meetings held from July to November 2024
EHS hosts monthly meetings with guest speakers on the fourth Sunday February-November, beginning at 7.30 pm at the Moonee Ponds Court House Museum. JULY 2024 SPEAKER: JOHN BIRT and LAUNCH […]
Essendon Football Legend John Birt launches new Sports Exhibition
Sport has played a significant role in the Essendon District’s history. We recognise this with Our Sporting Legacy exhibition. John Birt, the Essendon Football Player and coach and Essendon Grammar […]
Members Meetings held from February to June 2024
FEBRUARY: MEMBERS “SHOW AND TELL” and TOYS DISPLAY LAUNCH Darryn Hartnett Family History: Darryn discussed the Port Phillip Heritage Centre, his ancestors move to Australia and to Moonee Ponds to […]
Members Meetings held from July to November 2023
OCTOBER 2023: SPEAKER: JUDY MADDIGAN “100 YEARS SINCE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS (WOMEN CANDIDATES) PASSED IN THE STATE PARLIAMENT” judy was the elected member for the State seat of Essendon from 1996 […]
