The GDHS is a small but active society dedicated to preserving the history of the Gerringong district.
The boundaries of the area covered range from Mount Pleasant and Omega in the north, to Rose Valley, Willow Vale and Foxground in the west, and to Broughton Village, Toolijooa, Harley Hill, Gerroa and Seven Mile Beach in the south. In the centre of the area lies the town of Gerringong itself, and the nearby area of Werri Beach.
The Gerringong area was first settled in the late 1820s, initially by cedar cutters. As the land was cleared, dairy farming became the predominant industry, and remains so to this day. The town of Gerringong was officially proclaimed on January 17th, 1854.
Admission is free Children 12 and under must be accompanied by adult.
The museum is housed in the restored School of Arts building, part of GLaM (Gerringong Library and Museum). The building has accessible parking and facilities.
The Mural painted on the external wall of the Museum was created, 2003, by professional Aboriginal artists with input from the Gerringong & District Historical Society and local children.
