The Burke and Wills Dig Tree Reserve was upgraded in 2020
In Loving Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Historical Society of Queensland joins with all members of the Commonwealth in mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and expresses our sincere condolences to King Charles III and all members of the Royal Family. Her Majesty achieved remarkable...
Notice of Annual General Meeting
THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND NOTICE of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on THURSDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2022 AT 5.30PM AT THE COMMISSARIAT STORE, 115 WILLIAM STREET, BRISBANE
Notice of Annual General Meeting
THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND NOTICE of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on THURSDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 5.30PM AT THE COMMISSARIAT STORE, 115 WILLIAM STREET, BRISBANE Agenda 1. Opening, Attendance and Apologies 2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 2020 Annual...
Domestic Life in Colonial Queensland
This past year has seen us spend more time at home than we might be used to. As we reconnect with home life in the twenty-first century, we might sometimes wonder what it was like for the first Europeans who settled freely in Queensland. This exhibition examines the...
Dig Tree Visitor Experience Redesign Project launch
The Royal Historical Society of Queensland is proud to launch the Dig Tree Visitor Experience Redesign Project. The Burke and Wills Dig Tree Reserve was upgraded in 2020 with a new path, boardwalk and signage, replicas of all six blazes and remedial works to the bank...
Christmas opening hours
Please be advised that the Commissariat Museum will be closed for Christmas to visitors and volunteers from Saturday 19 December to Monday 4 January.
Along the Tracks: Railway Stories of Queensland
We're pleased to announce that our new exhibition, Along the Tracks: Railway Stories of Queensland, is officially open. Learn about Queensland's worst rail disaster, the history of cane trains, and much more! The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Jeff O'Mara, a...