Events
What’s On at the Yankalilla District Historical Society
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
Upcoming events
Monday 9 February
General Meeting
Civic Awards
Matt Robertson and Trevor Bywater
7:00pm (General YDHS meeting)
Yankalilla Library Meeting Room
181 Main South Road, Yankalilla
Bookings not required
We are very proud of YDHS President Sue Speck and Committee Member Merilyn McLaren, both of whom received District Council of Yankalilla (DCY) Civic Awards for their contributions in 2025, Sue (Citizen of the Year) and Merilyn (The Mayor’s Award). Matt Robertson and Trevor Bywater will outline their proposal to add a Heritage Heroes Award to the DCY Awards for 2026.
Sue Speck and Merilyn McLaren.
Winners of DCY Civic Awards 2025
COMING SOON!!
Heritage Fleurieu Coast Festival
May 2026
Second Valley Launch weekend
The official opening of the Festival will be at Second Valley Hall on Saturday 2 May and will feature the launch of our new booklet Old Second Valley/ Wirrina.
There will be an exhibition on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May featuring a recently restored District of Rapid Bay Honour Roll, Boys Club photos, Wirrina souvenirs and the Ron Blum collection..
Second Valley (from YDHS collection)
COMING SOON!!
Heritage Fleurieu Coast Festival
May 2026
Kaurna Knowledge
Workshop, games and activities for all ages with Kaurna educator Drew Kilner. Learn about cultural practices, stories, language and the interconnected relationship of First Nations people to Kaurna country.
Includes Kaurna Knowledge walk with guide of Banksia Park Normanville showing indigenous food/useful plants. Booking details will be available when the HFC Program 2026 is released.
Kaurna Knowledge workshop
