A Homestead By The Bay
Once the home of the Langhorne family, Altona Homestead is now home of the Altona Laverton Historical Society. We warmly welcome visitors and invite you to explore beautiful Altona and savour our famous Devonshire Tea.
Celebrating Local History
From a tiny seaside township to a thriving city, Altona and district has a rich and fascinating history to discover. Read about it here and visit the homestead to learn more.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge and show our respect to the Kulin Nation and the Boonwurrung people who are the traditional custodians of this land, waterways, flora and fauna. We pay our respect to their elders both past and present.
Latest News
April 10, 2024
Do you or someone you know have interesting historical stories about the Truganina Explosives Reserve they might like to share? Local creatives Donna Jackson and Megan Slattery are all set to listen and gather these community stories. The aim will be to document the stories that people share, and create […]
April 4, 2024
As we commemorate ANZAC Day (2024) it is a time to remember past generations of our families and members of our communities who served our country not only in times of conflict but also in times of peace keeping and humanitarian aid operations. I am sure that we all have […]
March 25, 2024
Do you enjoy social conversation and learning more about family history? Come along and hear from other group members sharing their knowledge and skills about Family Research in a friendly and supportive environment. Use of the experience of our researchers from the Altona Laverton Historical Society and others. Whether you are […]
December 24, 2023
I had the opportunity, on Thursday 21 December, to take a stroll down the Altona Pier as the work crew put the finishing touches to our suburbs newest icon that will bring with it new experiences and memories for all for many years to come. As I looked back to […]
November 12, 2023
The Altona Laverton Historical Society wishes to congratulate our new Mayor, Cr Matt Tyler, a great friend of our society. We wish him well for the coming year and know that you will continue to work tirelessly and also with care and compassion for the whole of our community. We […]
June 26, 2023
If you visit the Esplanade end of Pier Street you will notice new piles beginning to appear adjacent to the end of the existing pier. You will also notice that the new pier will align with Pier Street, when work is completed. When works are complete, the 310-metre new pier […]
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