Researching the history of your local area or the area from which your family originally lived can be exciting and challenging. Your local library is the perfect starting point for this research! Each of our branches has access to both physical and digital collections and staff are on hand to assist you with your research. If you are interested in family history, have a look at our suggested resources here.
Information Sessions
The Muswellbrook Library hosts regular information sessions on local history research as well as interactive talks with local historians. Visit our what's on page for session details or complete our information request form to suggest a session or ask a question.
Useful history sites:
- Muswellbrook Shire History Local History Facts
- Upper Hunter Shire Council Local History Facts
- Jen Willets - Hunter Valley Information
Land and Property Information
If you are looking for pictorial history resources, why not try History Pin. It is a website which allows you to interact with other researchers and historical groups and share pictures and information about pictures.
Local Historical Societies and Museums
Muswellbrook Shire Local and Family Historical Society
Muswellbrook Library
126 Bridge Street
PO Box 450
MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333
Phone: 6542 5156
Open Saturdays 9.30am – 12.30pm or by appointment.
Murrururundi Museum - managed by the Murrurundi & District Historical Society
Phone: 02 65466069
Email: murrurundimuseum@hotmail.com
Scone Museum - managed by the Scone and Upper Hunter Historical Society
Phone: 02 6545 9773
Email: sconehistorical@yahoo.com.au
Merriwa Historical Cottage - managed by the Merriwa Historical Society
Phone: 02 65482673
Email: merriwahistory@yahoo.com.au
