Illawarra Historical Society
Monthly Guest Speakers
The Illawarra Historical Society hosts monthly meeting with a special guest speaker for members and guests on the first Thursday of every month at the Illawarra Museum.
7 April – Peter Hobbins from the Australian National Maritime Museum will talk about the wreck of the ‘Queen of Nations’ off Corrimal Beach on 31 May 1881.
5 May – Mark Johnston and Brian Wiseman will talk about William John Wiseman [1842-1922] local businessman, politician, philanthropist and land developer whose home, ‘Hillside’ is in Edward St Wollongong
11 Market Street, Wollongong
Open Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm to 3pm
FREE ENTRY! (Charges apply for group bookings)
(02) 4228 7770
www.illawarramuseum.com
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Coalmining in the Black Diamond Districts
Sundays February 27 2022 – March 20 2022 1-4pm
Wednesday March 23 2022 after Bulli Mine Disaster Commemoration Service at St Augustines Anglican Church Bulli at 1.30pm
Featuring Coalmining in the Black Diamond Districts and associated Mining in the Black Diamond Districts displays in the Museum
Seniors Festival 2022
Sundays March 27 – April 3 2022 1-4pm
Forgotten Illawarra Women of the 1930’s & 1940’s Illawarra Memories
NSW Heritage Festival 2022: Curiosity
Curiosity: What was Life Like in the Illawarra in the 1940’s? – Sundays April 3 – 24 2022 : 1- 4pm
Curiosity: What Did You Do in the War Mummy ? …WWII war time days of Illawarra girls – Sundays May 1 – 29 2022: 1- 4pm
Bulli Railway Station East
Open every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm
Adults $4 – Seniors $3 – Children $2
(02) 4283 6429
www.blackdiamondheritagecentrebulli.wordpress.com
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE ILLAWARRA REGION’S MUSEUMS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED INDEFINITELY DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 VIRUS PANDEMIC
Steam Down the Line – March 26, 2022
Catch the Steam Train from Platform 1 for a Saturday of Family Fun and ride those Rusty Rails around a Bushland Setting with Burra IN charge of the main line run and then jump on the Miniature Train and enjoy your Railway Experience.
The Tramway – April 10, 2022
Ride with Kiama that is the last working Steam Locomotive from the Kiama Blue Metal Tramways, wander back in her history as she takes charge of the mainline ride, and then to further your experience catch up with Strathablyn on the Miniature Train Ride.
48 Tongarra Road, Albion Park Rail
Open the second Sunday of each month 10am to 4pm
Check their website for special open days
Entry is free – Ride prices available on their website
0492267581
www.ilrms.com.au
Lost Wollongong 