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
Myponga Hall
Darryl Houston
Friday 25 July 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm
Myponga Hall
No bookings required
At the heart of Myponga stands Myponga Hall, a landmark familiar to anyone passing through town. In recent years, it has been renewed, restored and revitalised, showing what a determined community can achieve.
Darryl Houston, Myponga local and Mayor of the District Council of Yankalilla will share the story of this transformation and explore the history of the hall, whose foundation stones were laid in 1891. Morning tea will follow the talk.
Darryl and Leonie Houston
with Myponga Hall
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
