Brisbane History Group: Overview

• The BHG is a not-for-profit organisation which was established to research and preserve the history of Brisbane and its environs.
• BHG is a lively, active group that presents the city’s history in an authoritative, reliable and relevant form suited to the new century.
• BHG has played a significant role in persuading governments to establish heritage legislation and makes representations when heritage values are threatened.
• BHG publishes a range of books, papers and discussions which are sought by libraries, schools and tertiary institutions.
• BHG encourages links between the academic world and the wider community.
• BHG fosters sound research methodology and provides opportunities for novice historians to develop their skills.
• BHG promotes research into facets of Brisbane history and, through its seminar days, provides a venue for making research findings more widely known.
• BHG encourages co-operation with other historical/heritage bodies.
• BHG will achieve more and speak with greater authority when it has the backing of a large committed membership.

A list of publications and an order form are available here. Flyers relating to latest publications are forwarded with newsletters.

BHG publishes
        BHG Papers
        BHG Sources
        BHG Tours
        BHG Facsimiles
        BHG Studies

Information on upcoming functions can be found on our events page. For the next event click here