EHS is a not-for-profit organisation committed to documenting, preserving and promoting the history of Moonee Valley. The Society was formed in 1970 by a group of locals who recognised the importance of retaining all aspects of the district’s history for the benefit of present and future generations. 

All EHS work is undertaken by volunteers who generously share their time and expertise for the benefit of the wider community. With an emphasis on historical documents and photos, EHS has a strong following of members. The Society holds a large collection relating to the history of houses, people and organisations.

As a community organisation, the Essendon Historical Society is defined by its members and their common passion for the history of the Moonee Valley district. New members are always welcome.

Membership entitles you to:

• access to the Moonee Ponds Court House Museum on Sundays (2pm-5pm) or by appointment with a keyholder on Saturdays-Monday, including the Collection with the guidance of an experienced member
• attend monthly General Meetings (on the fourth Tuesday of each month, February to November) with speakers on a wide range of local and historical topics
• invitation to the EHS Annual Dinner with a guest speaker (at a subsidised cost)
• up to five EHS Newsletters each year
• invitations to EHS events, including book launches, exhibition launches, heritage walks, excursions and talks
• a discount voucher for one publication per year and other discounts.
• discounted research fees, such as house histories
• discounted charge for Newsletter past articles