Let us help you search the world and explore your family history.
Our society is a Multi-Award Winner.
Welcome
Since 1985, members of our Society have enjoyed meeting others who are researching their family history, no matter where their ancestors lived. We can assist you to discover your ancestry and research your family tree locally, Australia wide and internationally.
Since 1985, members of our Society have enjoyed meeting others who are researching their family history, no matter where their ancestors lived. We can assist you to discover your ancestry and research your family tree locally, Australia wide and internationally.
Our Research Library is located in the Local Studies/Family History Room, Port Macquarie-Hastings Library, Cnr Grant & Gordon Streets, Port Macquarie. Members are on duty to help with research enquiries on Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am to 3pm.
The general family history resources are available for use during library opening hours. Members who produce their current society membership card to the on-duty librarian can access the society's locked cabinets.
General Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month (except January). The meetings begin at 1.15pm in the CC MacAdams Music Centre in Lord Street. The centre is behind the Olympic Pool adjacent to Players Theatre with off-street parking and wheelchair access. Enter via the main door from 12.30pm. Entry is $2.00 which includes afternoon tea. Visitors are always given a warm welcome.
Our Society offers a number of support groups covering a variety of topics and general research interests. Further information on these groups can be accessed by clicking on the "Member Support Groups" tab on the main menu.
Keep up to date with Society meetings and events by checking Our Calendar page. You can also link this calendar to your smartphone or computer.
The Society conducts research inquiries for non-local members and non-members. Click on the "Research Service" tab on the main menu for further information and details.
Come along and experience the joy of researching your family history and participate in the activities of the Society.
We look forward to meeting you.
Location
Next General Meeting:
Saturday 11th April 2026
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CC MacAdams Music Centre
Doors Open: 12:30pm
Meeting Begins: 1:15pm
Bookings Essential: president.pmdfhs@gmail.com
or SMS (Text) on 0416 311 680
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Presenter: Jeffrey Madsen
'Discovering PLACE through SDT Explorer'
NSW Spatial Services has replaced SIX Maps with a new
and enhanced version now known as SDT Explorer.
This session will take you through the basics of navigating
the tool and how it can assist your Family History research.
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PMDFHS Support Groups
*** 2026 Forthcoming Dates ***
Research Support Group: Wed 18th Mar
DNA Users Group: Mon 23rd Mar
Writers' Group: Mon 4th May
Family Tree Maker: Mon 13th Apr
Convict Group: Mon 20th Apr
*** Save the Dates ***
NSW & ACT Association of
Family History Societies
Annual Conference
18, 19, 20 September 2026
to be hosted by PMDFHS
'Paper Trail and Beyond:
Family History in the Digital Age'
Conference Website click here
Facebook Page click here
*** Upcoming Social Event ***
*** Sunday 31st May 2026 ***
at Port Macquarie Players Theatre.
Cost : $30
Use this link to pay on-line
Contact Details