Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.

Name: Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Address: Local History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham, VIC, 3132, AU
Telephone: 0398734946

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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.

Whitehorse Historical Society is based at Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex The purpose of the Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.

is to foster historical interest and knowledge. To collect, document, research, preserve and exhibit items that show how people have lived and worked in the development of the Whitehorse area from human settlement to the present day. Collections include items relating to domestic life, education, local families and identities, religious, recreational, social and working life and local business, in

dustry and agriculture. The images on this page are from the Collection of the Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. If you wish to use these images for purposes other than personal use (for example commercial use) please contact the Society.

24/04/2026

Lest we forget.

18/04/2026

05/04/2026

17/03/2026

We have fallen in love with this beautiful toy stove that was recently donated to the Society. It was made in Germany in the early 1900’s and has been played with by three generations of the family. It is in fabulous condition and has all of the accompanying pots and pans.
Now we will need to find an appropriate place in the Museum to put it on display.

21/02/2026

This beautiful gown is currently on display in the Schwerkolt Cottage Museum together with other wedding themed displays. The Museum is open on weekends from 1-4 pm. Admission is free.

31/01/2026

Our first meeting for 2026 is being held on Saturday 7 February at 1pm in the Local History Room. Our speaker is Anne Heywood who will be sharing her years of research about living on Heatherdale Road. Visitors are most welcome and afternoon tea will be served after the meeting.

31/12/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy year in 2026. We will be back to work on January 14.

11/12/2025

Our wonderful Wednesday Workers are taking a well earned break and the LocalHistory Room is now closed and will reopen on Wednesday 14th January. Our email will be monitored during this period.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

28/11/2025

This bridesmaids dress was worn by Joyce Suto for a wedding in England in April 1947 and is part of our newly installed display.
It is made from an early type of nylon material that was purchased using a meagre supply of clothing coupons, provided during the post-war rationing period. Our first reaction was that the dress is made out of raincoat material!

22/11/2025

It was a special day today as we celebrated our 60th Anniversary. We welcomed special guests Matt Greg MP And Nick McGowan MP, Councillors Prue Cutts and Ben Stennett, Helen Harris, President Box Hill Historical Society, and Geoff Arnott, President of Croydon Historical Society together with many members and friends.after showing a short video on the history of the Society our President, Vicki Jones-Evans cut the anniversary cake and invited everyone to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea.

Address

Local History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex, Deep Creek Road
Mitcham, VIC
3132

Opening Hours

10:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

0398734946

Website

http://whitehorsehistory.org.au/

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