Local History

There are 23 dedicated members of the Mornington Peninsula Local History Network, including eight museums and historical societies. You can find details on these groups on the Historical Places and Collections page.

For more information, contact the Arts and Culture team or email artsandculture@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Discover more about local history on the Mornington Peninsula via our Facebook page.

Historical Groups

Details of the Mornington Peninsula Local History Network's Collections and contacts.

History detectives

In the Intergenerational Oral History Film project former students were invited back to their old classrooms and were interviewed by current students.

Local History Development Plan

The Local History Development Plan, supports the ongoing development and promotion of local history on the Peninsula.

Naming of the Reserves

Have you ever wondered who the people are that the Shire reserves are named after? Or why they were honoured in this way?