General Meetings
Six meetings per year in February, March, April, September, October, November on the second Monday of the month,
7:00 pm Guest Speaker (20–30 mins), followed by meeting & supper
YDHS Friday Talks
Five talks per year in March, May, July, September, November.
10:30 am Guest Speaker (40–50 mins), followed by Q&A and morning tea
Members’ Tours
Two to three times per year. Includes tours, outings, and social events
A major community event celebrating the region's history, heritage & culture.
Explore our HFC Festival page for more information and photos
Upcoming events
Heritage Hero Award
Invitation for nominations
31 July 2026
Due date for nominations
Nominations for the Heritage Hero Award opened during Heritage Fleurieu Coast in May and will be accepted until the end of July.
For more details and to download a Nomination Form go to the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre website. (The Nomination Form is also available here.)
It is anticipated that the successful nominees will be recognised at the Yankalilla Council 2027 Australia Day Awards ceremony.
Bob Fairchild won the
inaugural Heritage Hero Award in 2018
Keep warm this winter!
See you in spring!
General meetings are in recess and will resume on Monday 14 September 2026. Free history consultations continue at the Yankalilla Library.
In the meantime, there is still lots going on in
June & July including Free history consultations at the Yankalilla Library every Wednesday morning.
History Consultations at
Yankalilla Library
100 Years of Yankalilla Memorial Sporting Grounds
Peter Filsell
Monday 14 September 2026
7:00pm (General YDHS meeting)
Yankalilla Library Meeting Rood
181 Main South Road, Yankalilla
Bookings not required
Yankalilla Memorial Park has been at the heart of the local community since 1928. It is a major community precinct in the region, now home to six sporting clubs and with a range of facilities used by others sports and events.
President of the Park Committee Peter Filsell will tell us of the history of the Park. The YDHS General meeting, then supper will follow after the speaker.
Memorial Park Gates
Yankalilla
