Be a part of Bendigo's Living History

Ways to help

Every story we uncover, every artefact we preserve and every exhibition we share depends on people like you. The Bendigo Historical Society has always been supported by community spirit, by generations of locals, history lovers and supporters who believe Bendigo’s rich past deserves to be remembered and celebrated.

Whether you have time, knowledge, skills or simply a love of this city, there are many ways to get involved and make your mark on Bendigo’s story.

Support Bendigo Historical Society in the following ways:

Attend our Events

Walks

Discover hidden stories and landmarks on our guided heritage walks

Talks

Learn from historians, researchers, and community storytellers at our engaging presentations

Tours

Enjoy a personalised guided experience that connects you with the people and places of our past

Exhibitons

Visit us at History House to view our latest exhibition in our community museum

Contribute

Buy a Book

Explore our publications, take home stories that celebrate our community’s heritage and fund our work at the same time

Sponsorship

Support Bendigo Historical Society's work through sponsorship of exhibitions, preservation projects, school awards to name a few options

Collection Item Contribution

Help preserve history by contributing objects, documents or photographs that tell Bendigo's story

Tax-deductible contribution

Contribute funds to the care, preservation and celebration of our historical collections and programs

Membership

Join our community and help preserve and celebrate our shared local history

Volunteer

Share your time and skills to help bring history to life for our community

Follow

Follow us on social media

Every contribution, no matter the size or form, plays a vital role in preserving Bendigo’s history. When you support Bendigo Historical Society, you help safeguard our collections, share meaningful stories, and ensure future generations can connect with the people and events that shaped our region. We value your support and welcome you to be part of our ongoing work.

Book sales to support Bendigo Historical Society