About us
Preserving our history
Mansfield Historical Society aims to preserve and promote the history of Mansfield and surrounding districts.
Located at the old Mansfield Railway Station building in High Street, its committee of volunteers work together to present the current – ‘known history of the region’ so together we can, conserve, share, explore, remember & learn about the many valuable stories of its past.
Its considerable archives & databases, contain a wealth of information about the history of Mansfield and the surrounding district including genealogical information, microfiche documents, photos, memorabilia, maps and an extensive clothing collection. The Society has many books and photographs of the local area that are also available for purchase.
The Mansfield Historical Society warmly welcomes new members and volunteers. It encourages them to become involved with the preservation of historical information, by archiving & digitally storing items, helping with enquiries from the community and visitors during opening hours at the Mansfield Railway Station rooms and assisting with our various activities.
Preserving history is not just about the past, it's about shaping our future.
Membership: If you would like to become a member of Mansfield Historical Society,
Mansfield Historical Society is a non profit community organisation. Donations to the society assist us with the purchase of items of historical significance and continued access to research databases. Should you wish to bequest funds or can assist with monetary donations to MHS, please don’t hesitate to contact us !
Donations: Tax Deductible
Committee: Office Bearers 2023/2024
Our Committee meets monthly to review and supervise our program.
| President: | Graeme Stoney | Vice President: | Jenny Delaforce |
| Secretary: | Anne Ware | Treasurer: | Peter Gardner |
| Committee: | Kevin Hogarth | Russell Jones | Bernie Anstee |
| Maureen Davies | Gerri Allan | Susan Kinloch | Tim Skinner |
| Peter Mahoney | Neil O'Halloran | Tim Watson | Colyn Ranken |
| Emma Oliver | Clint Desmond | Malcolm Kinloch | |
Committee Responsibilities:
| Office Manager / Merchandise: | Julie Warren | Marketing & Media: | Emma Oliver |
| Research / Librarian / Newsletter: | Ann Ware | Business Plan / Grants: | Tim Watson / Kevin Hogarth |
| Station / Carriage Displays: | Ann Ware | IT Support: | Clint Desmond / Tim Skinner |
| Collections & Curation: | Preservation Team | Maintenance & Special Projects: | Neil O’Halloran / Russell Jones / Peter Mahoney |
| Events & Fundraising: | MHM F&A Sub Committee | Membership: | Susan Kinloch |
Annual Report 2023/24
For an in-depth look into the Mansfield Historical Society and the Mansfield Heritage Museum, please take a look at our annual report.