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Saturday, May 11, 2pm to 4pm

The 45th AGM of the Birkenhead Heritage Society will commence at 2:00PM.  
After the AGM a presentation from local historian Brian Potter will talk on the impact
of the Auckland Harbour Bridge's opening on Birkenhead and surrounding districts.  
Afternoon tea will follow.

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ANZAC Day, April 25, from 10am to 12pm.
The Museum will be open after the ANZAC ceremony at the War Memorial Park.  Free entry for all visitors.

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Saturday, April 13, 2pm to 4pm
'Kaipatiki  Ward Wharves' – presented by David Verran. 
David will describe the locations and functions of wharves before the road network we have today existed. People, animals, produce (all those strawberries!), various building supplies, etc., all had to be transported to where they would be used. 


Saturday, Mar 9, 2pm to 4pm
‘Bach Settlements on Rangitoto Island’ - presented by BHS Life Member, Coral Malcolm. 
Coral will discuss the social history of Rangitoto Island. Coral also has a rare collection of historical photos, which she will use to illustrate her presentation.


Saturday, February 10, 2pm – 4pm
‘The Bottles of Birkenhead’ - presented by Lee Urquhart.  
Lee will explain the background and usage of bottles in the Farrington House collection and some special bottles from his personal collection.

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