Who we areHeritage Collection ServicesThe City of Parramatta Heritage Collections Services manage and provide access to heritage archives and cultural collections relating to Parramatta’s Local…
Heritage Collections ServicesOur Heritage Collections comprise Heritage Archives and Cultural Collections - Explore our collection here The Heritage Archives is an invaluable resource of unique…
We welcome offers of material for our Cultural Collections and Community Archives. Your offers help us to record, share and interpret the fascinating history of our city and neighbourhoods.The type…
We offer opportunities for individuals who want to volunteer their time, energy and expertise to help preserve and make the rich history of Parramatta accessible to everyone.Volunteer opportunities…
The Research Library has special collections and a wealth of resources for family historians to help them in their research. These Family History Resources & Online Databases are…
Our Local history collection includes heritage study, historical resources and recent reports of the Parramatta area, settlement, development, communities and events.
Community Profile…
Our Community Archives collection holds records created or gathered by individuals and community groups within the Parramatta Local Government Area. The Community Archives are an invaluable resource…
Our Council Archives collection holds historical records created by or for the City of Parramatta Council and its precursors. With our earliest record dating from 1846, the Council Archives is an…
It was a big day for children in Parramatta back in September 1st, 1961. The Hoyts Roxy Theatre was about to present “Misty” starring David Ladd, Arthur O’Connell, Anne Seymour and Pam Smith,…
One of the earliest and most significant outbreaks of internal unrest in Sydney occurred near Parramatta in 1804. This was the convict uprising which centred around Irish convicts from Castle Hill…