Community
12 September, 2025
New volunteers welcome at Koroit
ANYONE with an interest in local history is most welcome to join the Koroit and District Historical Society.
The group, which is responsible for looking after the wonderful display of historical items at the society’s ‘home’ in Victoria Park, is now on the look-out for new members.
“We have a wonderful display here in Koroit but we really need some more members to help keep everything in order and to assist when we are open to the public,” historical society president Margaret Trotter said.
“The group started back in 1983 and met in people’s homes; this building (in Victoria Park) was once a school back in the mid-1850s but it had become rundown over the years, it was even used to house chooks during the annual show earlier on.
“Around about the 1990s we called for donations of old photos and other memorabilia to add to the displays and we’re very proud of what we now have.
“It’s a wonderful building but it does require maintenance.”
The historical society currently has about 40 members on its books, but less than 10 are actively involved.
“We would love to see some new faces,” Margaret said.
“I think even some of the locals have no idea what’s behind the front door. We want to preserve the history of Koroit for generations for come.”
The Koroit and District Historical Society currently meets on the second Monday of each month from 7.30pm.
Subject to the availability of volunteers, the historical society is open for visitors between 1pm and 4pm on the second Sunday of each month.
It is also anticipated to open during special town events such as the Koroit Truck Show in January, the sheep dog trials in February and the Koroit Irish Festival in April/May.
Anyone interested in joining can contact president Margaret Trotter on 0455 584 016.
