John Lanser – The Dunbar: Sydney’s Shipwreck Tragedy The Dunbar arrived off Port Jackson on the night of 20 August 1857 in a rising south-easterly gale and poor visibility. Shortly after midnight breakers were sighted and Captain Green swung to starboard, inadvertently taking his ship closer to the cliffs. Now on a lee shore, the vessel was carried against rocks and within minutes began to break up. All 63 passengers and all but one of the 59 crew perished
Nepean FHS will be hosting an open day on September 26 to celebrate Family History Month. Download the flyer for more details.
Join us for our first monthly meeting of the year Saturday February 4 at 1:30pm. Guest speaker this month is Mark St Leon presenting on The Tragic Story of Cassim & Abdullah.
August is Family History Month. Join us for events throughout August. For more details please download the schedule.
The NepeanFHS Library is open the following days:
When visiting our Library and attending our meetings – we will be following all NSW Health guidelines. Vaccination or exemption certificate will be required to be shown Initially the Library will be open on the following days:
Nepean FHS will be hosting a DNA meeting Saturday 20 November 2021 1pm -2.30pm - Back to Basics with Q & A session
General Meetings have resumed 1st Saturday of the month 1.30pm visit the meetings page for details of speakers and dates.
Due to COVID regulations, numbers are limited. All members and visitors will need to book before attending meetings: To book email: bookings@nepeanfhs.org.au or phone 0418658422
Due to COVID regulations, numbers are limited.
All members and visitors will need to book before attending the library:
To book email: bookings@nepeanfhs.org.au or phone 0418658422
The DNA Group meeting scheduled for Saturday 21 March has been cancelled.
Join us for our first meeting of the new year at 1:30 PM on 1 February 2020, featuring guest speaker Barbara Gow discussing the Gow Family History.
The NepeanFHS Library will be closed Saturday October 5.
Meeting Saturday October 5 at 1:30PM. Visit to Sir John Jamison Cemetery in Lilac Place, Jamisontown.
Nepean FHS will be closed on Easter Saturday (April 21) and Anzac Day (April 25).
Join us at 1:30PM on Saturday April 6 for our next Society meeting. The guest speaker will be Vicki Wilson.
No DNA meeting on April 20th due to Easter.
DNA interest group meets 3rd Saturday of the month. 1-2:30pm
The Nepean FHS Library will be closed Tuesday October 9 due to a power outage.
August is Family History Month
Join us at the Nepean FHS library for an open house this August in celebration of Family History Month - each Tues, Wed & Thurs from 10am to 2pm and Sat from 2pm to 5pm.
For further information, please download the flyer.
July Meeting Speaker
Join us at 1:30PM on July 7 for our next Society meeting. The guest speaker will be Stephen Ford presenting on Researching NSW Land Records Online. For more information, or to view the upcoming meeting schedule, visit the Meetings page
Library Winter Closures
The Nepean Family History Society Library will be closed on Thursday Evenings for the winter months of June, July & August.
Toby Ryan Birthday Celebration
Nepean Family History Society will celebrate Toby Ryan’s life with a 200th birthday party at the Old School Residence Emu Plains on 3 February 2018. The Society Library will be open from 10 am on the day for research. Download the flyer for more information
Library closures
Due to a power outage, the Nepean FHS Library will be closed on Wednesday September 6 and Wednesday September 20. We apologise for the inconvenience.
NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY MONTH AUGUST 2017
FREE OPEN HOUSE @ NEPEAN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
For further information, please download the flyer.
Holiday Closures
Nepean FHS will be closed over the Christmas / New Year period and will re-open Tuesday January 10, 2017
Family History Month 2016
Nepean FHS will be hosting a number of events this August to celebrate National Family History Month. For details of what's on, please download the flyer.
Find us on Facebook
Nepean Family History Society is proud to officially launch our new Facebook page.
Nepean Family History Society Inc. | Promote your Page too
2016 Calendar Now Available
The 2016 History Calendar is now available at Nepean FHS Library or by post – download the order form.
Open Day and Sausage Sizzle
Nepean Family History Society is holding an Open Day on Saturday 7th November 2015
Activities include:
Come and support the Coo-ee marchers when they stop for refreshments on their way to Penrith.
Date: Saturday 7th November, 2015
Venue: Nepean Family History Society
Time: 10am – 5pm
For further information please contact: secretary@nepeanfhs.org.au
National Family History Month - August 2015
Throughout the month of August, Nepean FHS will be holding free Open House at our library (normal opening hours will apply).
For more information, please download the flyer.
Winter Library Hours
From 1st June 2015 the Library will be closed on Monday Evenings.
Nepean FHS is holding a seminar: ‘Getting Started With Your Family History’ at 10am Saturday 21st March 2015. For more information download the flyer or the booking form.
Family History Fair
The 2015 Nepean FHS Family History Fair will be held on Sunday March 15, 2015 from 10am - 4pm. For more information download the flyer. For Trade Table information download the booking form.
2015 Calendar now available
2015 History Calendar: From Guard House to Gallipoli is now available at NFHS Library or by post - download the order form
The Nepean FHS Library will close for the Christmas period from 5pm Saturday 13th December 2014 and will re-open 5pm Monday 12th January 2015.
Nepean FHS is holding a seminar: ‘Getting Started With Your Family History’ at 10am Saturday 11th October 2014.
For more information download the flyer or the booking form.
Please click here for an important update on searching the NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages.
Find us on Facebook
Nepean Family History Society is proud to officially launch our new Facebook page.
Nepean Family History Society Inc. | Promote your Page too
National Family History Month - August 2014
Throughout the month of August, Nepean FHS will be holding free Open House at our library (Normal opening hours will apply).
For more information, please download the flyer.
Library Closure - Wednesday June 25
Nepean Family History Society will be closed on Wednesday June 25th due to a power outage.
Library Closure - Wednesday June 4
Nepean Family History Society will be closed on Wednesday June 4th due to a power outage.
General Meeting Saturday June 7 1:30pm - Guest Speaker: Andrew Tester – Valley Heights Locomotive Depot 1914-2014: “A 100 year Journey”
Easter Holiday Hours
Nepean Family History Society will be closed for the Easter Break from Friday April 18 and will re-open on Tuesday April 22 at 10AM.
General Meeting Saturday April 5 - "Brick Wall Day"
Stuck on a branch or need help with your research? Send your problems to publications@nepeanfhs.org.au prior to the meeting or bring them along on the day and see if someone can help.
General Meeting Saturday February 1 – Guest Speaker: Simone Meskaukas – “How photo restoration and photo books can enhance your family history” 1.30pm Lawson St, Emu Plains, all welcome
NSW Land Records Seminar
Nepean FHS is holding a seminar on NSW Land Records at 10am Saturday 16th November 2013.
Guest Speakers: Associate Professor Carol Liston and Information Librarian and local historian Lorraine Stacker.
For more information download the flyer or the booking form.
National Family History Week will be celebrated throughout the month of August.
Nepean Family History Society will begin the month with our General Meeting on Saturday 3rd August at 1.30 pm. Guest speakers Lorraine and Laurie Turtle will be speaking on Researching BDMs & Archives in Other States.
Throughout the month, Nepean FHS will be holding free Open House at our library. Normal opening hours will apply.
Visitors are welcome and will be given a guided tour of our rooms and assistance with their research.
Members are also encouraged to come along to research, help others or have a cuppa.
Emu Plains General Cemetery - Short Stories of its Residents
Nepean Family History Society’s latest publication “Emu Plains General Cemetery - Short Stories of its Residents” is now available - download the order form.
Family History Fair
A list of stallholders for this year's Family History Fair is available for download.
2013 Family History Fair
The 2013 Nepean FHS Family History Fair will be held on Sunday March 10, 2013. For more information download the flyer. For Trade Table information download the booking form
2013 Calendar Available
Nepean FHS' 2013 calendar is now available for order - download the order form.
Biography of Emu Plains Cemetery Project
To coincide with the Emu Plains Cemetery’s Sesqui-centenary celebrations, Nepean Family History Society will be publishing a book of biographies of people buried in the cemetery. The Society is seeking assistance with biographical information on those buried in the Cemetery. We are looking for stories, photos, memorabilia and old photographs of the cemetery for inclusion in the book. The book will be launched at the “Back to Emu Plains Weekend” 25th - 26th May 2013.
Back to Emu Plains Weekend: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 May 2013
As part of the Back to Emu Plains Celebrations Nepean Family History Society will be holding an Open House Weekend.This will include displays, assistance with family history research, barbeque and morning and afternoon teas.
Our new publication of biographies of people buried in the Emu Plains Cemetery will be launched on Saturday 25th May. Please contact the Project Co-ordinator Judy McLeod at 02 4733 1631 or publications@nepeanfhs.org.au" or Nepean Family History Society PO Box 81, Emu Plains NSW 2750
New Publications available
Nepean FHS Open House
Nepean FHS will be holding an Open House to celebrate National Family History Week 30 July - 4 August. For more information download the flyer.
Family History Fair
A list of stallholders for this year Family History Fair is available for download.
Family History Fair
The Nepean FHS Family History Fair will be held this year on Sunday March 11 from 10AM - 4PM. For more information download the flyer. For Trade Table information download the booking form
Guest speaker and meeting schedule updates are available for 2012 on the Meetings page.