Welcome to the web site of Hornsby Shire Historical Society Inc.

The objectives of the Hornsby Shire Historical Society are:
To encourage the study of the history of Hornsby Shire, to foster an interest in the history of Hornsby Shire, to compile authentic records, and to collect, preserve and exhibit objects which have affected, and will continue to affect, the lifestyle and occupations of the residents of Hornsby Shire, both past and present.

Meetings

Members' meetings, to which all interested local residents are welcome, are held at the museum (Joseph Colleridge Hall, Kenley Rd. Normanhurst), on the third Sunday of each month (except December), commencing at 2:00pm. The meetings include a short business meeting, followed by a guest speaker. A variety of historical subjects are covered throughout the year. Visitors are invited to stay for afternoon tea at the conclusion of the meeting.

The next meeting of the Society will be held at Hornsby Library on Sunday 20th May 2018 at 2:00pm.
​At this meeting we will launch the latest edition of our publication Local Colour.. 
Also Neil Chippendale, our Local Studies Librarian, will demonstrate Recollect, 
the Library's collection of local history images.