MEETING

The next general meeting of the Society is on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 2pm
in the Kogarah School of Arts. This month we have bestselling author Sue Williams to talk to us. She will speak about her book “The  Governor, his wife and his mistress” Visitors and new members are very welcome. Entry only $5.00 which includes our home cooked afternoon tea.  Inquiries to Gill 0439 667 843.

(Elsewhere on this website you can find our list of speakers for the year)

Carss Cottage Museum is open every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your children, they love it and can do a quiz while they look – free entry for them, $5.00 adults, $2 students.
Our new exhibition, entitled What They Wore, focuses on trends in fashion of the early 20th century. There are so many lovely things packed away, some very fragile, and this exhibition is a great opportunity for them to be seen.

A Date for your  Diary. 19 April (1 pm – 4pm) will be an Open Day at Carss Cottage with free entry to the Museum. Lots of activities in the courtyard and around, music, plus afternoon teas for $5 per head.

 
The Kogarah Historical Society, now in its 56th year, was founded in 1970 to encourage the study of Australian History and promote awareness of the history of the Kogarah Municipality. Our motto is “Preserving the Past for the Future”
KOGARAH SCHOOL OF ARTS The Society meets on the second Thursday of months February to November, at the historic Kogarah School of Arts, cnr Bowns Road and Queens Avenue, Kogarah at 2 pm. For details of meetings and speakers see the Meetings page.
Carss Cottage rear 2001 The society administers Carss Cottage Museum. For opening times and museum activities see the Carss Park Museum page.
Newsletter Jan-Feb 2021 Our bi-monthly Newsletter contains member information and reports on past and future activities as well as articles of historic interest and original research.

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