THE KARAKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

The Karaka Historical Society Inc was formed in 1997 with the objective to collect, record and preserve the history of the Karaka region and of the people who have resided therein and or contributed to such history.

Museum:
2001 - The Reg Wood Room opened in the downstairs area of the Karaka War Memorial Hall.

2006 - Museum extended to include the mezzanine area of the hall.

2009 - Resource consent obtained to build an extension to the hall to house our growing collection of artefacts, articles and photographs dating from the 1800s

On display:
Farming equipment, maps and photographs, household items, war artefacts and memorabilia, family histories, musical instruments, toys, clothing, handwork and the histories of St Margaret’s Church, Karaka and Te Hihi Schools.

Location:
The Karaka War Memorial Hall, corner of Linwood and Blackbridge Roads, Karaka.

Opening Hours: 2nd Sunday of each month, 2pm to 4pm. At other times by arrangement for school and group visits.

Vintage Day:
The Karaka Historical Society Vintage Day held in association with VERA is a biennial event and will next be held in 2012.

Stationary engines, steam engines, classic and vintage cars, farm machinery, army vehicles and much more will be on display.

Contact Us:
New members and enquiries welcome.

The Karaka Historical Society Inc
190 Muir Road
RD 1 Papakura 2580
Phone: 09 2927801

Email: karakahistoricalsociety@gmail.com