Amuri Historical Society Inc.
The Amuri Historical Society Incorporated was established in 1974. Its purpose being to collect and preserve former, Amuri County – Waiau, Rotherham, Culverden and Hanmer Springs early records, in any format.
The Society is staffed by volunteers who collectively hold many years of 'local knowledge'.
These volunteers generously give their time and are happy to help you with local and family history research.
Cob Cottage Museum
The Cob Cottage Museum was built during the 1860-1870’ period and is constructed out of clay, straw and tussock. In an ‘Early Settlers Cottage’ setting you will find displayed, domestic memorabilia and other items of historical interest from a long forgotten era.
Former Waiau Presbyterian Church
The former Waiau Presbyterian Church, located at the rear of the Cob Cottage, holds a permanent display of the Society’s Photographic Collection. From time to time the Society hosts a static display. These Exhibitions showcase the Society’s Collection.
Both the Cob Cottage and the Former Waiau Presbyterian Church, have Historic Places Trust listing Category 11.
The Society’s holdings include:
- An extensive Photographic Collection:
- School teachers and pupils
- People Long standing families and Itinerant workers
- Local places
- Local events
- A range of Documents/Records including:
- Baptisms, Cemetery records, Clubs, Associations, Business Minutes and record Books
- Newspaper clippings
- Scrapbooks
- Family Trees, Family Bibles, Family History Books and Booklets
- Old Maps
Currently:
The Society is working at digitising and indexing the entire collection. This will not only secure the collection for the future, but will also allow ease of access to all.
Contact Details:
Location:- 6 Cheviot Street Waiau North Canterbury
Opening Hours:
- Summer (Sunday) 2.00pm to 4.00pm
- Winter (Sunday) 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Entry Fee: Donation
Group visits encouraged with prior arrangement
Research Inquiries:- amurihistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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