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
Happy Holidays
from all of us
at YDHS
General meetings are in recess from November until February. The first meeting for 2026 is on Monday 9 February. Details of this meeting and our first Friday talk in March will be posted soon. In the meantime, free history consultations will continue at the Yankalilla Library until 17 December and resume in February 2026. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season
Happy Hoskings Christmas
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
Behind the Books
Each Friday during the festival, a local history writer will present insight into their books and creative process, including topic selection, writing style, research, and publishing. Speakers include Lorraine McLoughlin, Jo Lush, Rob Kirk, Margaret Macilwain, Lorraine Day, Margaret Morgan and Jane Olsson. Every session highlights the unique journey behind each book, followed by a Q&A and morning tea.
