Bunbury Historical Society to celebrate 70 years at King Cottage

The Bunbury Historical Society is set to mark 70 years in the community with a family friendly event celebrating history and the region’s spirit. The free event at King Cottage will run from 10am to 3pm on May 4, starting with a welcome speech from president Merrell Burnett. The Bunbury Historical Society was founded in 1954 and its headquarters are at King Cottage, which was built in the 1880s. It has been maintained and cared for since then and contains a museum in its main rooms. Ms Burnett said the event was to celebrate the society being active for 70 years and King Cottage being a part of Bunbury since the late 60s. “It’s to showcase what we do and give back to the community,” she said. Secretary Lorna Cross said preparations were going well and there would be something for all ages. “We are hoping a lot of people will come. There will be performances and entertainment, including a play about the life of John Forrest,” she said. “The crowd will be greeted by a town crier. There will be activities for the children such as quizzes and hula hoop making.” Ms Burnett said there would also be free tours of the cottage and doll making, refreshments and a mechanical cow. The group, supported by the City of Bunbury, is calling for new members to connect with the community.