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three mountains
two cultures
one history

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THE STORY OF CAMDEN HAVEN

Camden Haven Museum

CAMDEN HAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

about the museum

About the Museum

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Saturday*

10 am to 2 pm

ADMISSION

Adults: $3.00

School children: FREE

LOCATION

Laurieton School of Arts

58 Bold St, Laurieton

New South Wales

Australia

CONTACT

Phone

02 5501 8100

CAMDEN HAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

what we do

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Camden Haven Historical Society Inc. is a community group on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales that researches, collects and interprets the history and heritage of the Camden Haven. 

We find, record and publish Unique Stories about the people, places and events that have shaped the history of Camden Haven.
We
collect material from the earliest possible date to the present day, for display in the museum.

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our history in images

We house a large archive of original photographs that when pieced together provide a rich, multi-faceted timeline of the making of Camden Haven.

ATTENTION! RESIDENTS, LOCALS AND VISITORS!

let's keep history alive!

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO MAKE HISTORY …

JOIN IN OUR EFFORTS TO RAISE INTEREST, KNOWLEDGE AND PRIDE IN THE (ONGOING) HISTORY OF OUR COMMUNITY.

MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION

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tell us your stories

We encourage all local residents to join and take part in the telling of stories that will add to our knowledge and foster pride and connection in our community.

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send in your pics

If you have any photos from the past taken in the area we would love to see them. In particular we seek photos showing scenes and events of public interest. Your snap must capture a moment in the history of Camden Haven.

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find out more

Take some pictures of your artefact and attach it here to send to us. Make sure you fill in all of the submission enquiry form.

REMEMBER!!  WE ALWAYS NEED DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS THAT 
ADD TO OUR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY OF CAMDEN HAVEN.

EVERYTHING IN OUR COLLECTION PLAYS ITS OWN ROLE IN HELPING US TO PIECE TOGETHER AND PUBLISH THE STORY OF CAMDEN HAVEN.

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if it's from the past,
and it's from Camden Haven …

including things like: documents, images, books, magazines, drawings, letters,  household items, artefacts, personal anecdotes, traditional stories, family stories & folklore, household items, tools and gadgets, home decor, advertisements and posters, personal accessories, furniture

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share it with us!

CAMDEN HAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FAMILY RESEARCH SERVICE

HELPING YOU FIND PEOPLE FROM THE PAST

Genealogy tree

We can assist you to research your family history and connections to the area. We work with cultural and community groups to create opportunities for participation and to encourage reflection on the past and the present.

browse our books

Books for the history buffs, the local residents, or visitors who want to understand how Camden Haven came to be. Immerse yourself in the lives of the people of this region, the things they built together, and the events that shaped our history.
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Watch the story of The three brothers as told by the Birpai …

Passing what is now known as the mid-north coast of New South Wales, James Cook thought he named these mountains the Three Brothers. He did not know the Birrbay (Biripi) people had called these mountains the Three Brothers — Dooragan, Mooragan and Booragan — for millennia. 

Camden Haven Historical

Society Museum

School of Arts Building

58 Bold St, Laurieton

New South Wales

Australia

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Birpai people, the traditional owners of the land in which we work and live, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who choose to call Port Macquarie Hastings home.

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