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Richmond River Historical Society is based in the city of Lismore, centre of the Richmond River region of northern New South Wales. The Society’s mission is to collect, preserve, display and disseminate historical material relevant to the continuing history of North-Eastern NSW. Whether you are interested in visiting our Museum, researching your family history, discovering an aspect of local history, or becoming a member or volunteer with the Society, we trust you will find what you are looking for on this website.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Widjabal-Waibal people of the Bundjalung Nation as the traditional custodians and pay our respects to elders past and present.

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Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

1 day 10 hours ago

The following is a terrific synopsis presented today at Council by Dr Robert Smith, of the Council's inaction surrounding the promised "lease" (licence to occupy)

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

1 day 17 hours ago

We continue to ask “please Honour the promised lease” Our President Dr Robert Smith will be speaking to Councillors again this morning at 9am in

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

3 days 12 hours ago

“There were preliminary negotiations, but no lease was prepared”. An admission that LCC GM did not fulfil his duty. Please honour the promised licence/lease.

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

4 days 13 hours ago

Lismore Council will discuss the issue of our return to the Municipal Building again on Tuesday. Perhaps let your elected Councillors know how you feel.

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

6 days 10 hours ago

A very clever take on our current situation. Worth the read!😄

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

1 week 3 days ago

Terrific turnout to our Quarterly meeting this afternoon for an update on the history, both old and new, about our Museum “home”. Please keep writing

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

2 weeks 10 hours ago

We are pleased to announce the return of the History Now seminar series for 2025! History Now seminars explore current and compelling issues affecting the

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

2 weeks 2 days ago

Looking forward to re-opening our temporary Popup Shop at 106 Molesworth Street next week, while we wait for Lismore Council to decide where we will

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

3 weeks 1 day ago

Open as usual tomorrow, Wednesday til 1pm. We’re preparatory flood packed but open for visitors. Please drop in and sign our petition to return us