Oak Lodge, Richmond

Oak Lodge, Richmond Open Sundays 11.30am - 3.30pm and by appointment other days or book a tour - Ph 0403 205 087
Richmond's historic

"Oak Lodge" was donated to the National Trust in 1998 by the late Miss Muriel Horsfall. Miss Horsfall wished that the house be opened as a museum. After several years in which the house was not opened to the public, and the building suffered the depredations of rodents and silverfish, the Coal River Valley Historical Society offered to manage the property as a museum. The National Trust agreed, an

d in 2002 the historical society opened "Oak Lodge" as a museum. Unfortunately, in 2003, the National Trust, facing financial difficulties, attempted to sell the property. Miss Horsfall expressed her displeasure, and facing a huge community backlash, the National Trust backed down. In November 2008 Miss Horsfall passed away aged 102, and in July 2012 the National Trust advised the historical society that they may have to sell "Oak Lodge" due to their inability to secure additional State Government funding.

26/02/2026

Have a look at this map. It's based on early land grants in 1819. Enlarge for specific detail then click on the square to see whose grant it was, the size and location.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

29/11/2025
Oak Lodge will be closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience. You can find us at the Richmond Primary School Hall ...
29/11/2025

Oak Lodge will be closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience.

You can find us at the Richmond Primary School Hall with a Stall full of ðŸŠī and fresh homemade biscuits 🍊 slices and 🍰 cakes. All $2:50 pkt.

Our Journals, cards $1.00 and books 📚 $1.00.

As you enter Oak Lodge via the back door, an entrance used by many generations, you will observe the colours of the past...
02/11/2025

As you enter Oak Lodge via the back door, an entrance used by many generations, you will observe the colours of the past in our historic garden ðŸŠī

Final day of Seniors Week History Walk and Morning Tea ðŸŦ–☕ïļðŸ§
18/10/2025

Final day of Seniors Week History Walk and Morning Tea ðŸŦ–☕ïļðŸ§

Seniors Week Historic Walk and Morning Teas commence today ☀ïļðŸ§â˜•ïļðŸŦ–
14/10/2025

Seniors Week Historic Walk and Morning Teas commence today ☀ïļðŸ§â˜•ïļðŸŦ–

22/09/2025
Oak Lodge - Something unique in every room , please come and explore
10/09/2025

Oak Lodge - Something unique in every room , please come and explore

Seniors Week Events at Oak Lodge
10/09/2025

Seniors Week Events at Oak Lodge

Coal River Valley Historical Society AGM - all welcome
10/09/2025

Coal River Valley Historical Society AGM - all welcome

Hi, we will be holding our Annual Quiz Night in July, $12p.p. Table of 8. Trybooking for table reservations.
08/06/2025

Hi, we will be holding our Annual Quiz Night in July, $12p.p. Table of 8. Trybooking for table reservations.

Address

18 Bridge Street
Richmond, TAS
7025

Opening Hours

11:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+61403205087

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