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 Places & Collections

The Mornington Peninsula Local History Network celebrates the peninsula's rich heritage. While some collections are for research purposed only, others are at historic properties that are open to the public. Explore the history of the Peninsula and take a walk through our past.

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?