Celebration/Launch – Her War, is an exhibition about the women behind the patriotic push to support the British Empire in WW1. Objects used are re-examined for their power to persuade. Family letters and postcards often reveal the confusions and contradictions in the lives of families in small towns and villages in Wollondilly during and after this war.
The book Red Poppies and the White Waratah vividly describes the stories of our local heroines from original research.
Book Launch & Exhibition Opening by Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO at 2:00pm. Register now to attend.
Register to Attend – Her War Celebration & Launch 13/3/2016
ANZAC DAY in the Drill Hall at the Heritage Centre
Meet the 50 + Boys from Burragorang who went to the First World War and add your own story!
Celebrate International Museums Day
Free Entry to Wollondilly Heritage Centre & Museum
See our World War I Exhibitions
- Her War
- Boys from Burragorang
as well as our permanent displays
Learn about our
- extensive local and family history archives
- reference library
- photographic collection
For more information contact us
CALLING ALL PAST & PRESENT STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHING STAFF, PRINCIPALS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE OAKS PUBLIC SCHOOL
The Oaks Public School commenced in 1862 and celebrated 150 years of education to the local community in 2012. The teaching staff and the P&C would like to capture and preserve the Schools historical background by building a ‘Memory Wall’. Funds raised through the initiative will go towards the refurbishment of the school library to ensure we have a modern 21st Century facility for current and future generations of students and teaching staff of the School.
We are inviting you to purchase a plaque for $50, which is a great opportunity for you to be remembered as part of the school’s history. The plaque will be 10cm x 7cm and allow for four lines of text.
For questions please contact the school on 02 4657 1185 or email the P&C on topspandc@outlook.com.au
The order form has more information and a sample of the plaque.
Please complete The Oaks Public School Memory Wall – Order Form or it is available on the school’s website.
Orders close on 10th June 2016.
National History Week 2016 is from 3rd to 11th September.
To celebrate this week The Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum invite schools in Wollondilly Shire to participate in a Pioneerscape project.
Reunion / family day for anyone involved in the coal industry football matches, golf and first aid competitions of the 1970s.
Displays include memorabilia and team photographs.
A family day for all involved in the Clutha Cup days.
Drinks and sausage sandwiches, tea and coffee available.
$3 entry fee
Funds raised will aid The Oaks Historical Society Inc building fund.
All welcome.