Due to the COVID-19 outbreak we will close
The Irwin District Museum
and
Russ Cottage
effective 12 Midday on March 18 2020
until further notice.
The Annual Easter Market Day has been cancelled
Please see our COVID-19 page for more information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding
Look forward to a welcoming you back soon!
Please Contact us for further informatio
THE IDHS IS ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO KEEP A PERSONAL ARCHIVE OF COVID-19
Click here for more information.
The Society acknowledges the traditional owners of the Irwin Districts, their continuing connection to land, sea and community and pays its respects to elders and their cultures, past, present and emerging.
The IDHS was founded in 1964 and is dedicated to preserving the history of the Irwin Districts of Western Australia through our research office and museums located at the Dongara Old Police Station and Russ Cottage.
The IDHS is a non profit organisation entirely staffed by volunteers.
VISION
The Irwin Districts Historical Society is an association of people voluntarily working together in a spirit of stewardship to advance the history, culture and natural heritage of the Irwin Shire as a vital force in the development of a sustainable present and future for the Shire and its people .
Our five year Strategic Plan 2019-2024 is available for download.
You can view the objectives of the IDHS here.
Our quarterly magazine The Sea Lion is also available for download below:
- Sea Lion Vol 1 No 6 Summer 2020
- Sea Lion Vol 1 No 5 Spring 2019
- Sea Lion Vol 1 No 4 Special Issue Denison Hall October 2019
- Sea Lion Vol 1 No 3 Autumn 2019
- Sea Lion Vol 1 No 2 Summer 2019
- Sea Lion Vol 1 No 1 Winter 2018
Learn more about the Westralian Red Ensign.
Russ Cottage is a house museum, set out to recreate a late 19th century worker’s cottage. It contains items donated by the Russ family as well as other items relating to the Irwin Districts.
Our PRIVACY POLICY can be viewed here.
