We collect stories, photographs and artefacts that share the rich history of the Sorell district in south east Lutruwita/Tasmania – from Orielton to Marion Bay, from Nugent to Primrose Sands and the townships of Sorell, Dodges Ferry and Dunalley.

Visit us at the History Rooms at Sorell Memorial Hall and search our extensive online collection of people, places, items and events. We publish the Pitt Water Chronicles local history journal, host events from time to time, run a Facebook page and the very popular Sorell History Society Facebook group.

Formed in 1983, the Historical Society of the Municipality of Sorell Inc is a not-for-profit association with an active volunteer committee.

New members are very welcome (just $25 annual family subscription). Visit the History Rooms, come along to a meeting, phone Peta Kelly on 0437 588 848 or email us if you have a question.

Pitt Water Chronicles Vol 4
August 2024
SHS President Peta Kelly, editor Melinda Reed, Sorell Mayor Janet Gatehouse launching Pitt Water Chronicles Vol 4 at Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club
Pitt Water Chronicles Vol 3
June 2021
Bicentenary of the naming of Sorell township by Governor Macquarie
Centenary of ANZAC commemoration, 2019
Judy Pearson won the SHS sponsored Sorell Art Prize heritage award, Nov 2018
Pitt Water Chronicles Vol 2
May 2017
Graeme Evans and Rebecca White MP launching PWC2 at Dunalley Community Hall, May 2017
Dell Iles and Graeme Evans at PWC2 launch, May 2017
Pitt Water Chronicles Vol 1
June 2015
Outgoing and incoming office bearers, 2014 AGM (L-R) Tony Bruce-Mullins, Graeme Evans, Gwen Reynolds, Peter Macfie, Peta Kelly, Barbara Kregor, Cath Griffiths
Mrs Gwen Reynolds, Mrs Barbara Kregor and Mrs Catherine Griffiths at the January 2014 meeting of the Historical Society of the Municipality of Sorell Inc.