Camden Area Family History Society Inc.
Explore your family history, in Camden and beyond…
Our exhibition ‘The Way We Were’ is on in The Old Fire Station at the front of Camden Library, 40 John Street Camden, until the end of September
‘The Way We Were’ showcases some of the ways in which authentic and meaningful stories can be uncovered using original material found in our archival collections.
Presented by Camden Library Local Studies, Camden Historical Society and Camden Area Family History Society.
Open during Camden Council Library Services opening hours.
We are delighted to welcome back Jeff McGill as guest speaker for our next CAFHS meeting on Tuesday 6th October, starting 7pm.
The talk will explore the extraordinary story of Alfred Cady, the “black sheep” of a wealthy English farming family who was sent to the far side of the world to make his own way. He settled in Camden in 1849 and married into a prominent local Scottish family, the Pedens. But in 1860, a family scandal changed everything — sending Alfred, his wife and their children packing for Goulburn to start afresh.
Tuesday 6th October, 7pm, at Camden Museum, 40 John Street, Camden. Visitors welcome! Free, gold coin for supper appreciated.
This year Camden Area Family History Society will celebrate our 30th Anniversary! Our Society began in November 1996, a self-funded, not-for-profit volunteer organisation for the benefit of all who are interested in researching their family history.
We are planning an Open Day in the Old Fire Station in Camden Library on Saturday, 14th of November, and throughout November there will be special displays and promotions. There will also be a 30th anniversary souvenir booklet. If you a former memeber, or if you have any memorabilia, stories, memories, or photographs of CAFHS events, please get in touch via email: cafhs2570@gmail.com
More details to come, please follow our Facebook page for updates!
We were delighted to welcome Camden Village to the CAFHS research room, and talk about what we do and why we love family history!
You can view the video, Facebook reel, and read more about our story here and at the Camden Village website: https://camdenvillage.com.au/
Many thanks to Melissa, Lincoln, @theProductionCommand, and the Spirit of Camden!
Preserving the Past, One Family Story at a Time
2026 NSW & ACT AFHS Conference: This annual family history event will be held at Port Panthers at Port Macquarie from 18th – 20th September. The theme is ‘The Paper Trail and Beyond: Family History in the Digital Age’, The event is a great opportunity to hear interesting guest speakers, meet other family historians and see what’s on offer at the family history fair. https://www.portmacconference2026.com
The AFFHO 18th Congress on Family History is in Wellington NZ, 11-14 February 2027. More details at their website https://affhocongress.org/
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Last year CAFHS was successful in obtaining a grant from the IMB Bank Community Foundation for two new computers for our Research Room! These have now been delivered and installed by PC Solutions. These new resources will enable our volunteers to better assist the local community with their family history, and to train people on effective research techniques and learn computer skills. Thank you IMB!
About IMB Bank Community Foundation: Established in 1880, IMB Bank is proudly customer-owned, and has been helping members achieve their financial goals for over 140 years. The IMB Bank Community Foundation was established in 1999 to support the communities IMB Bank calls home. Since inception, the Foundation has supported more than 1,000 grassroots community projects with over $12m in funding, helping to build better, brighter communities. Find out more at imb.com.au