Mt Victoria Historical Society AGM September 15, 2.00 pm The Cambridge Hotel, Atrium Room It's time to make some important changes to our constitution, so we look forward to seeing as many members as possible. The AGM will be followed by: Restoring the Cambridge - Wellington's historic hotel and pub September 15, 2.30 pm. The... Read more »

Mt Vic has some superb examples of Art Deco architecture. Join Joanna Newman for a tour of the sights and stories of this unique stylistic era. Numbers will be limited for safety reasons, so to reserve places please phone 027 7577 984.

The Kutner family lived in Rosemary Bromley’s house at 1 Batham Drive from 1917-1980. Come along and hear her tell the story of Rachel and Daniel Kutner's escape from persecution by the forces of Tsar Alexander III, their sojourn in London, and how eventually they and their six children made Wellington their home. It is... Read more »

Our AGM will be followed by a talk by John Martin, author of the magnificent 2022 book about the story of early Wellington, from the early 1800s until it became the capital. Non-members welcome Sunday September 21 at 2.00 pm, Friends (Quaker’s) Hall, Moncrieff Street

Find out what's behind the facade of this iconic building, one of the most recognisable in Wellington's landscape, and hear about its history. Mount Victoria Historical Society is running tours in conjunction with St Gerard's Trust to give neighbours and visitors a chance to see the iconic monastery and now-deconsecrated church before seismic and renovation... Read more »

Elizabeth Cox is a Wellington historian and author of "Mr Ward's Map: Victorian Wellington Street by Street". It is full of the city's social and architectural history, told through the incredibly detailed map drawn by surveyor and engineer Thomas Ward in the 1890s. Many people interested in Wellington heritage will be familiar with the map,... Read more »

If a second Mt Vic tunnel is built, current plans mean the whole of Paterson Street would be destroyed. Join a guided tour to hear about the big history of this small street. Phone or text Jo on 027 7577 984 to register your interest. (Non-members welcome)

Alan Olliver will lead an historic walk on Elizabeth Street To register, phone 021 1229875. Maximum 20 participants. (Meet at the top of Elizabeth St.)

We will have a tour of the new centre and hear about how to research Wellington properties and, hopefully, also have time to visit the new archives storage facility in Harris Street.