The Society is a non-profit organisation whose purpose is to safeguard  and preserve the community’s history and memory. These memories are made up of photographs, written histories, stories and an eclectic collection of objects.

The Society:

• Assists with enquiries into houses, families and local history
• Provides access to historical resources and publications
• Conducts regular morning teas, guided historical walks and history

In 1983 the Sandgate and District Historical Society was formed by interested residents wanting  to preserve the history of the Sandgate District.

The Society purchased the building at 150 Rainbow Street Sandgate in 1993, which it still occupies.  The name was then changed to Sandgate and District Historical Society and Museum Inc.

The goal of the Society is to continually grow our collections and extend our research while at the same time promote interest within our community.

The historical museum holds researched information on topics ranging from churches to sporting groups, from local identities to businesses, houses, entrepreneurs, colourful rogues, cinemas and theatrical groups.

We conserve and display our collections for the purposes of study, education and enjoyment.

Management Committee for 2025/2026
Elected at the Annual Management Meeting 13 April 2025

The elected Management Committee pictured left to right are: Mike Chamberlain, Elaine O’Brien (Secretary), Raymond Thurlow (Treasurer), Pattie Tancred, Barbara Kulpa and Clive Porritt (Vice President).

Absent, Zac McHardy (President)and Barbara Bow (Patron)

All are looking forward to another productive year.