Ellis Cottage articles
Ellis Cottage Historical Precinct
Remembrance Day Service & Dedication of Panels Commemorating Our WW1 Servicemen
On Sunday, 13th November 2022 we held a Remembrance Day Service at Ellis Cottage Lone Pine Memorial Garden. Following the service we dedicated panels commemorating servicemen from Diamond Creek District who served in WW1 that have been in place on the barn wall for over two years. We are very happy to have finally had […]
TALK with afternoon tea – Sunday 17th May at Ellis Cottage – It’s All Greek To Me!
Please RSVP to nillumbikhs.sec@gmail.com by Friday 15th May to assist with catering §§§§§ Payment can be made in advance to Bendigo Bank 633-000 122948409 – Nillumbik Historical Society OR by cash or card on the day to share the flyer click TALK SUNDAY 17th MAY to open and download it
TALK and PRESENTATION with AFTERNOON TEA – Sunday 22nd March at Ellis Cottage – Diamond Creek A History
Nillumbik Historical Society would like to welcome you to our home at Ellis Cottage on Ellis Cottage Reserve Diamond Creek to learn about our township’s history. A detailed presentation will accompany the talk which will cover many aspects of our history from early days of subsistence farming and wood carting; the discovery of gold and […]
Top House Blackawton Ashby Park a new book about the Ellis and Watts families
John Clarke, a descendant of Nathaniel Ellis who developed and worked on the farm around Ellis Cottage with his uncle William launched his book, Top House Blackawton Ashby Park, about the Ellis and Watts families in our barn on September 22. We had a cosy audience of Ellis family descendants and society members which made […]
Next Open Day Sunday 2nd August 2026
Our next Open Day is Sunday 2nd August Ellis Cottage and the barn will be open from 2pm to 4pm our helpful volunteers will be there to show you around and answer questions Entry for both buildings ADULTS $5 CHILDREN (under 16) FREE SOCIETY MEMBERS FREE
Ellis Cottage – the ideal place for your next off-site meeting or get-together
For morning or afternoon tea at one of Nillumbik Shire’s oldest buildings, built in 1865. Enjoy exclusive access to Ellis Cottage, our barn with historic displays and surrounding gardens. Devonshire Tea & Talk with Tour – $18 per person or Tea, Coffee, Biscuits & Talk with Tour – $10 per person served with […]
TALK with afternoon tea – Sunday 20th July at Ellis Cottage – Beyond Stonehenge the Megalithic Builders of Western Europe
Please RSVP to nillumbikhs.sec@gmail.com by Friday 18th July to assist with catering §§§§§ Payment can be made in advance to Bendigo Bank 633-000 122948409 – Nillumbik Historical Society OR by cash or card on the day to share the flyer click TALK SUNDAY 20th JULY to open and download it