History Group

In April 2009, the Violet Town History Group formed as a subcommittee of VTAG with the aim of recording the history of Violet Town and surrounding district. This followed from the formation of an informal group that research and wrote the book District Schools –Earlston, Koonda, Tamleugh and Upotipotpon South.

Members of the group have published books on a variety of topics including the history of the swimming pool and the bush nursing centre; this books are available at the Violet Town Library. The group has held exhibitions, an open day, and produces and sells an annual pictorial calendar. Back issues of the calendar can be seen here.

Many of the historical buildings and sites in town now have an historical plaque giving information about the history of that location, thanks to a grant from Public Records Office of Victoria.

The group has produced a Heritage brochure with a town map, available from our friendly retailers around Violet Town.

Details of a heritage walk centred on Cowslip Street are available here.

The Group meets once a month on the second Wednesday, 10.00 am - 12 noon at the Community Complex meeting room. Interested members of the community are welcome to attend.