The Yarra Ranges Regional Museum has been recognised for its efforts in shining a spotlight on the rich and diverse history of the region.
As part of the State Government’s Local History Grants Program, the museum received over $4500 to go towards preserving, recording and sharing the Yarra Ranges’ history.
The funding will assist the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in recording, editing and publishing a series of podcasts capturing local oral histories.
Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing congratulated the museum’s workers for their efforts.
“Our local history is in good hands with community groups like the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum working hard to ensure stories and artefacts of our past are not forgotten,” she said.
“Congratulations to all the volunteers and staff involved in the fantastic work of preserving our local history not only in the Yarra Ranges but right across the Victoria.”
The museum was among 53 community groups across Victoria that shared in $350,000 as part of this year’s Local History Grants.
A full list of recipients is available at prov.vic.gov.au.
