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Salvation Army Historical Exhibition

The Salvation Army officially celebrates 160 years of international ministry in 2025. From 1st November 2025 to 25th January 2026, the Caboolture Historical Village will host a temporary exhibition showcasing five areas within Salvation Army history. This exhibition will highlight the commencement of the Movement in England and Queensland, the movement’s music making, interesting and unique facts…

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Queensland Lace Guild Exhibition

Originating in the 16th Century, Lace is loosely described as textiles with holes, and covers techniques such as Bobbin Lace, Crochet Lace, Knitted Lace, Knotted Lace, Netted Lace, Needle lace and Tatted Lace.  Bobbinlace making was recently added to the UK list of endangered crafts. Queensland Lace, a division of the Australian Lace Guild, is passionate…

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St Johns Ambulance Historical Display

The St John Historical Society was established in 2001 and was formally incorporated as a part of St John Ambulance Australia in 2007. However, important history-related activities had been occurring well before 2001! There has been a Librarian (i.e. historian) appointed to the Australian Priory for over 60 years, and many states and territories have…

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Art Exhibition – Anne Hart

Friday 30 May to Sunday 29 June 2025 Caboolture Historical Village is delighted to showcase local artist Anne Hart’s original artwork in an exhibition throughout the month of June. Choosing art as her career path at 17 years old Anne completed four years of art night school, while working during the day in the big…

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Founding Families Exhibition

Monday, 4th May 2025 – Sunday, 25th May 2025 The Caboolture Family History Research Group has embarked on a project, which was commenced part way through 2023, to identify and document every original landowner in the Old Moreton Bay District from 1860 to around 1910’ish using early Queensland Government Cadastral Maps. The Project very quickly…

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Heritage Day 2025

Join us on Saturday the 17th of May for Heritage Day 2025 at the Caboolture Historical Village and watch history come to life! This special event is designed to educate and inspire, connecting people to our rich local heritage through hands-on experiences and captivating demonstrations. This year the Pine Rivers Historic Machinery Restoration Society Inc….

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Mother’s Day 2025

The Caboolture Historical Village will be open for Mother’s Day on Sunday 11th of May 2025. Why not bring Mum, Grandma, Nana, Gam Gam and your family for a visit and stay for a Devonshire Tea under the verandah of our reception centre. We are open from 9am to 4pm and bring your walking shoes…

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AN EVENING IN BAUER HOUSE

Don’t miss out on this special After Dark Tour of Bauer House on Friday 9th May – built in 1908 with an interesting family history! AN EVENING IN BAUER HOUSE with Mystic Jewelz Spend an evening on an exclusive guided 3-hour tour in the most requested and active building of Caboolture Historical Village with experienced…

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Vintage Machinery Display

Do you like looking at vintage machinery lovingly repaired back to ‘as new’ or ‘restored’ condition? The Pine Rivers Machinery Restoration Society is holding their annual Vintage Machinery Display at the Caboolture Historical Village on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May 2025. The Annual Vintage Machinery Display “Powering Past Generations” will have many displays for…

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2025 Easter Closure

The Caboolture Historical Village will be CLOSED over the Easter public holidays. Please note we will close at 4:00pm on Thursday 17 April and then re-open and 9:00am on Tuesday 22 April. As ANZAC Day follows Easter this year, we will close at 4:00pm on Thursday 24 April and Re-open at 9:00am on Saturday 26…

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