Meet the History Keepers of Brisbane

Celebrating our city’s local history and heritage groups

Across Brisbane, dozens of passionate community groups are quietly preserving the stories, people, and places that shaped our city. These local historical societies and heritage groups care for archives, share local stories, and open their doors to visitors eager to understand where we’ve come from.

At Brisbane Living Heritage (BLH), we’re proud to celebrate and connect with the local history organisations that make up the living fabric of our city. Each one offers its own unique glimpse into Brisbane’s past — from early settlers and community builders to the stories of neighbourhoods that have changed and grown over time.

Why They Matter

Brisbane’s history groups are often run entirely by volunteers, driven by a deep love of place. Their research and storytelling keep our collective memory alive — not just through exhibitions and publications, but through conversations, walking tours, newsletters, and archives that capture the details of everyday life.

These groups form a vital part of our cultural landscape, reminding us that heritage isn’t only about grand buildings or famous names — it’s about the people and communities that built them.

Brisbane’s Local History and Heritage Groups -

many of the following groups are Brisbane Living Heritage Members, you can find links to their pages HERE: Online Directory

Northern Brisbane

· Nundah & District Historical Society Inc.

· Sandgate & District Historical Society & Museum Inc.

· Windsor & Districts Historical Society Inc.

· The Gap Historical Society

· Brisbane History Group

Central Brisbane

· Ashgrove Historical Society

· Toowong & District Historical Society Inc.

· Friends of Toowong Cemetery

· New Farm & Districts Historical Society

· Royal Historical Society of Queensland

Southern Brisbane

· Coorparoo & Districts Heritage Group

· Sunnybank District History Group

· Holland Park History Group

· Salisbury History Group

Eastern & Bayside

· Wynnum Manly Historical Society

· Balmoral Cemetery Friends Group

· Bulimba District Historical Society

· Tingalpa Pioneer Chapel & Cemetery Trust

· Oral History Queensland

Western & Regional Connections

· Kenmore & District Historical Society

· Brookfield Historical Society

· Friends of Wolston House

· Rosewood Scrub Historical Society

A Connected Heritage Community

Brisbane Living Heritage continues to work alongside local history groups through shared initiatives and events — from Twilight Events and the Backstage Pass series, to collaborations with Brisbane Open House, Creative Collab, and Queensland Walks. Together, we’re creating opportunities for people to experience and celebrate the living stories of our city.

If your organisation is part of Brisbane’s heritage story — or you’d like to connect with a group near you — we’d love to hear from you.

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Meet the History Keepers of Brisbane