The Rosewood Scrub Historical Society was formed in 1979 as a volunteer association in response to the need to preserve a number of documents collected from a spate of school centenaries in the region.

The name Rosewood Scrub was chosen because historically the name describes the region that encompasses Ashwell, Fernvale, Glamorgan Vale, Haigslea, Lowood, Marburg, Minden, Mt Marrow, Prenzlau, Rosewood, Tallegalla, and Tarampa, an area that has many things in common.

The Society restricts its archives to documents and photos as it was felt that information and photographic evidence were most useful and powerful. The collection of historical objects was left to others.

The Rosewood Scrub Historical Society still collects and records historical documents. Their collection of family histories is expanding and the number of photographs they have in their collection exceeds well over 4000.

The Society is run by volunteers. Funding comes from membership fees, donations, grants, sponsorships, service charges for research assistance and the sale of photographs and publications. The hall is owned and maintained by Ipswich City Council.

Open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 1.30 – 4pm.

For visits outside the above times, please contact the society by phoning, writing or emailing the society. For large groups, it is essential to book even on scheduled open days.

Postal Address:
P.O.Box 4 Marburg Qld 4346