Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum

Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum Henry Kendall Cottage - built by convicts c1836 for Peter Fagan, & was a home for poet Henry Kendall, and Garnet Adcock. New members always welcome.

Founded in 1950, Brisbane Water Historical Society owns and maintains Henry Kendall Cottage and the Historical Museum complex. The museum is also staffed by volunteers from the Society. The Society Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month (December excepted).

25/05/2026

Question please -
Why was President’s Hill at Gosford given that name? It’s a question from a community member.

24/05/2026

I’m representing Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum today at the 80th Anniversary of the Kariong Progress Association at Kariong Hall. Fantastic turnout to this incredibly well run event.

A big plug for this ….. Kariong Progress 80th Anniversary - Sunday May 24 ……please share to all your contacts……
13/05/2026

A big plug for this ….. Kariong Progress 80th Anniversary - Sunday May 24 ……please share to all your contacts……

Well worth the read….
09/05/2026

Well worth the read….

Mother’s Day at the museum….
08/05/2026

Mother’s Day at the museum….

Join us on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10 to celebrate the inspirational women in your life with music and gifts. Here's our latest ad in Your Guide to the Central Coast. 😊💕. Please share to your contacts.

07/05/2026

Invitation to open day at St Paul’s Church at Kincumber…….

Come and See!
where our shipwright pioneers are buried
and the 1842 old heritage church
where they worshipped

OPEN DAY

Saturday 16th MAY, 10am–2pm

You will be able to look up the records
of the position of the graves of
yours and other ancestors, and district pioneers along with information about
the church and its furnishings.
NOTE: Cnr Avoca Dr and Empire Bay Dr. Park at new church and use pedestrian lights

Henry Kendall’s poem for May
06/05/2026

Henry Kendall’s poem for May

A lovely visit from a local school this week. They loved learning about about First Nations history and culture.
30/04/2026

A lovely visit from a local school this week. They loved learning about about First Nations history and culture.

Join us on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10 to celebrate the inspirational women in your life with music and gifts. Here's ...
29/04/2026

Join us on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10 to celebrate the inspirational women in your life with music and gifts. Here's our latest ad in Your Guide to the Central Coast. 😊💕. Please share to your contacts.

Henry Kendall Cottage and Museum was featured on NBN News last night. Watch the story and come and visit us soon. 😊
16/04/2026

Henry Kendall Cottage and Museum was featured on NBN News last night. Watch the story and come and visit us soon. 😊

Vounteers at one of the oldest buildings on the Central Coast, are calling for more visitors to help

Address

25-27 Henry Kendall Street
West Gosford, NSW
2250

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 2:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 2:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+61243252270

Website

http://henrykendallcottage.blogspot.com/

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