Frankston Historical Society Inc |
based at Ballam Park Homestead |
Location Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199 Vic Telephone 03 97895529 Executive Committee 2012 President: Glenda Viner 03 97893116 Email: theviners@bigpond.com.au Minutes Secretary Neil Jones 03 98747905 Treasurer: Marilyn Foster 03 9789 4435 Meetings We hold our meetings on 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Old Oak Tearooms at Ballam Park Homestead. During the Winter Months, June to August, meetings are held on the 1st Sunday at 4.30pm. All members and interested persons are invited to attend. We would love to have more volunteers to help us manage the homestead and maintain the collection. Are you looking for a worthwhile and satisfying interest? You may have considered joining the society. Then take the opportunity to find out more and come along. We would love to meet you. Annual Membership $15.00 per person What membership means for you! Free admission to the museum and homestead Four copies of the society's newsletter per year Open invitation to attend all meetings, outings and exhibitions. Opportunity to meet and mix with people of like minds. Opportunity to volunteer and assist in the operations of the homestead, tea rooms, museum and resource centre and the satisfaction of supporting us in our endeavour to preserve local history and educate the future generations. New Membership Application form New members must be nominated and seconded by a financial member. For those not known to a financial member please contact us in writing, telephone the president or a committee member. If possible please attend the next suitable meeting or call into Ballam Park and make inquiries with a member on roster. Membership renewal form Postal Address Frankston Historical Society Inc Ballam Park Homestead Cranbourne Rd Frankston Vic 3199 Ballam Park Homestead Situated approximately 5km from the heart of busy Frankston, Ballam Park is an oasis of tranquility where the visitor is able to step back in time, back to the days of rustling silk crinolines and the creaking of harness. This feeling of "olde worlde" charm is apparent from the moment you turn into the leafy drive opening onto Cranbourne Road. The collection of farm machinery and implements, the Blacksmiths Shop, the Museum and the Resource centre combine to make a hub for study of local history in the area. The Homestead Fire Opening times & Admissions Sunday afternoons from 1pm - 5pm, Except for the 5th Sunday of the Month. Admission to the grounds of the homestead is free Tour of the house and entry to the museum, buggy shed and blacksmith's shop. Adults $6.00 Pensioners $5.00 Children under 14 $3.00 Children under 5 Free Family (2 Adults, 2 Children $12.00.. Photographs The taking of photographs in the park grounds is not permitted without prior arrangement with the President of the Society - Glenda Viner.. Taking photographs inside the house or museum is not permitted. The Old Oak Tea Rooms The tea rooms are managed by our volunteer members We are open Sundays 1pm - 5pm except for the 5th Sunday of the month. Group bookings taken by special request We serve a variety of beverages and foods at reasonable prices Delicious Devonshire teas We also cater for group functions. All Inquiries welcome Selection of gifts for sale Available jams, cards and Gifts at reasonable prices. Group Tours and School Groups By appointment only Our volunteer members are happy to wear period costume on request. Educational kits available for purchase. Weddings. The Grounds are available for wedding ceremonies and Wedding photographs. Bookings and inspections can be made on any open Sunday For further information, please phone the President of the Society on the above phone number. The Graham Resource Centre Open appointment only. The resource centre holds a large collection of local history material. This includes documents, publications, photographs, newspapers and files on local families and other places of local interest. Photocopying facilities available. Publications for sale Ballam Park Homestead Book $3.00. Families of Ballam Park $2.00. Call it Seaford $10.00. Other useful links Frankston City Council Mornington Peninsula Family History Society Inc |
