Membership
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We extend a warm welcome to all individuals who have a passion for their local history and a strong sense of community. We also highly encourage our current and past members to re-establish connections with us.
Membership benefits
By becoming a member of the historical society, you will contribute to our efforts in promoting the recognition of our rich cultural heritage, initiating historical research, and safeguarding a remarkable collection of objects, photographs, memorabilia, documents, and recorded history from Williamstown, Newport, and Spotswood.
As a valued member, you will have the privilege of:
- Receiving our informative newsletter regularly (bi-monthly)
- Access to our extensive archives, to conduct your own research
- Receiving a discounted members rate for any research undertaken for you
- Take part in our regular events featuring guest speakers who share their knowledge on various topics related to local history.
History presentations are held bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month during January, March, May, July, September and November. See our news and events for the latest details.
Membership fees 2025/26
Annual membership fees
Single membership $20.00
Family membership $30.00
(2 adults & children under 16 years, residing at the same address)
IMPORTANT: ADDITIONAL POSTAGE CHARGES ARE NOW IN EFFECT.
If you wish to receive your Newsletter
by post, there is an additional charge of
$10.00 per year
to cover the cost of printing and postage. This applies only to members wanting to receive their newsletter by post.
Annual memberships are due on 1st July each year and can be paid by direct deposit, cheque or in the office.
For those new members who have recently joined us, your membership will be valid until 30 June 2026.
Please join or renew your membership by completing the registration form.
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