Moonee Valley Family & Local History Blog

The Keilor Historical Society will be holding an Open Day at Harrick’s Cottage in Keilor, on Saturday 2nd March from 12pm-4pm.  Harrick's Cottage and its surrounding buildings are an example of early pioneer building in the Melbourne region. The earliest surviving part is a pole and scantling framed hut, probably built in 1861-62 by tenant farmer James Harrick. In 1883 Harrick acquired the land and added a  new timber and weatherboard addition of four rooms  in front of the original hut. The property remained in the Harrick family until 1929.

Brimbank City Council and Keilor Historical Society Inc. are delighted to be holding an open day on Saturday 26th March, 2011 12 noon - 4pm. The programme will include the exhibition Keilor Village Centaph: the story behind this memorial will be available for viewing. Curated by Susan Jennison and Dorothy Minkoff. 1.30pm Official welcome. Entry will be by donation with the proceeds going to the KHS. Afternoon tea will be offered during the Open Day. Harrick's Cottage , Harrick Road, Keilor Park (Melway ref:map 15 A 7) Harrick's Cottage Open Day is sponsored by Brimbank City Council. Enquiries Christine Love on 9743 7493