The Castlemaine Historical Society was formed in 1965 to study, record and promote the historical heritage of Castlemaine and District.

Meetings (with interesting guest speakers), exhibitions, a monthly newsletter, guided tours, the development, cataloguing and maintenance of a historic archive collection, indexing of records and the provision of a research service are the major activities of the members.

Archives held by the Society include early directories, voters lists, local newspaper index and some records and indexes concerning mining leases, rates, schools, churches and cemeteries.

The Society’s records cover many localities including Mt. Alexander, Forest Creek, Fryerstown, Vaughan, Campbells Creek, Barkers Creek, Chewton, Moonlight Flat, Harcourt, Muckleford, Walmer, Yapeen, Guildford.

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 655 Castlemaine Vic. 3450