Events
There are three types of YDHS events.
General meetings
Every second Monday evening in February, March, April, September, October and November. Speaker at 7:00pm for 20 - 30 minutes. Followed by meeting and supper.
YDHS Friday Talks
Speaker at 10:00am for 40 - 50 minutes, then question time and morning tea.
March, May, July, September and November
Members' Tours and Social Activities
A range of activities, two to three times a year
Upcoming events
Jo Lush
The Vets of the Valley:
Vietnam
Monday 10 February 2025
7:00pm (General YDHS meeting)
Yankalilla Library Meeting Room
181 Main South Road
Yankalilla
Bookings not required
Inman Valley has a strong connection to Vietnam veterans, and the community often comes together to honor and support these veterans. On 9 February 2025 Jo Lush is launching her book The Vets of the Valley: Vietnam at the Inman Valley Community and Memorial Hall.
At the YDHS General Meeting the following day, Jo will talk about the process of bringing this book to fruition.
Caption: The Vets of the Valley: Vietnam
Lorraine Day & Margaret Macilwain, Yankalilla Branch
of the National Trust
Tuesday 11 March 2025
7:00pm (General YDHS meeting and AGM)
Yankalilla Library Meeting Room
181 Main South Road
Yankalilla
Bookings not required
The local branch of the National Trust, established in June 2024, evolved from the Yankalilla & District Heritage Watch group, which was formed after the loss of Butterworth Beach House.
The branch’s principal aim is to advocate for the cultural and natural heritage of the district. Hear about progress to date and aims for the future.
Caption: Yankalilla National Trust
Lorraine McLoughlin
History of the Festival Fleurieu
(Leafy Sea Dragon Festival)
Friday 21 March 2025
10:00am (YDHS Friday talks)
Yankalilla Library Main Hall
181 Main South Road, Yankalilla
Booking required. Ph. 8558 2043 or email
Lorraine McLoughlin was co-founder of the inaugural Leafy Sea Dragon Festival in 2005. She will share the history of the festival (now called Festival Fleurieu) through the years. Held biennially, Festival Fleurieu celebrates our region’s unique artists, artisans and creatives. The talk provides an opportunity to recollect Festivals past and the eras in which they took place, as we look forward to the 2025 Festival commencing on Saturday 19 April 2025
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Caption: Leafy Sea Dragon visits Myponga Beach
