Royal Australian Historical Society

The Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) is Australia’s oldest historical organisation, founded in Sydney in 1901. The Royal Australian Historical Society is a voluntary organisation founded in Sydney in 1901 to encourage Australians to understand more about their history.
It has a membership throughout Australia and all its activities and facilities are funded by contributions from its members and benefactors. The Royal Australian Historical Society is a cultural organisation that works for the benefit of its members and the broader community to:
* promote interest in Australian history
* advance the study of Australian history, and
* broaden opportunities for participation in historical research.
The Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS), Australia’s oldest historical organisation founded in Sydney in 1901, exists to encourage the study of and interest in Australian history. Based at History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney, the Society boasts a membership network of individuals and local historical societies, libraries and corporate partners. As a not-for-profit organisation, its activities and facilities are largely funded by contributions from its members and benefactors.
Mission: The Society’s Purpose -
The Royal Australian Historical Society is a voluntary organisation whose purpose is to encourage Australians to understand more about their history. The Royal Australian Historical Society works for the benefit of its members and the broader community to:
- promote interest in Australian history
- advance the study of Australian history
- broaden opportunities for participation in historical research.
The Society’s Vision -
To be a leader in:
- Australian history, especially New South Wales and its local history
- education and the collection and provision of research resources
- representation and lobbying in all aspects of Australian history
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