The Otway Districts Historical Society (ODHS), is based in Beech Forest and houses a collection of memorabilia, artifacts, photographs,
maps, textiles and more from the districts within the Otway region.
The
society is run by a group of dedicated local volunteers.
We aim to conserve and preserve the artifacts we have acquired by donation, through research, interpretation and analysis. We exhibit the collection with the objective of presenting historic information and knowledge to the community by sharing of the Otway history story.
ODHS is funded by donations and membership fees and has received grants to assist with
enhancing and presenting the collection and providing local history knowledge to
the general public. There are always interesting projects being
undertaking by the group and new volunteers are always warmly welcomed, as are
new members. There are four history rooms and
knowledgeable volunteers on hand to assist you with your ancestral
research and general interest of Otway history.
Membership
An annual membership of $10.00 for an individual and $15 for a family is all it takes to join the Otway Districts Historical Society. To become a member please contact us at otwayhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Donations
Help support the ongoing work by giving a small donation. Details are available by emailing otwayhistoricsociety@gmail.com
Open times: Tuesdays between
1.30pm and 4.00pm or by appointment.
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