In mid-September 1824, Lieutenant Henry Miller landed the brig, Amity, on the shores of Redcliffe Peninsula in the Gubbi Gubbi nation and established the First European Settlement in Queensland.
History Redcliffe is currently planning the ways in which we will mark the 200th anniversary of this historic event.
Follow us here and on our social media as we approach this milestone.
Event updates
Saturday 7th September 2024
History Redcliffe is proud to be working with the Royal Historical Society of Queensland and Bribie Island Historical Society to present a one day conference on Saturday 7th September 2024 to commemorate the bicentenary of the Moreton Bay penal colony.
Registrations for Wunya Ngulum Welcome Everyone: The Moreton Bay Bicentennial Commemoration are now open on Eventbrite. The cost is $65 and includes lunch and loads of wonderful presentations and loads of inclusions in the conference satchel.
Sunday 8th September 2024
History Redcliffe invites the attendees of Wunya Ngulum Welcome Everyone: The Moreton Bay Bicentennial Commemoration to join us on a guided walk on the new Humpybong Trail. The event is free but bookings are required. Book here.
Tuesday 10th September 2024
Embark on a historical journey to trace the paths of the early days in Moreton Bay from two centuries ago. Book your ticket here.
The trail will conclude with morning tea provided.
Recommended:
- comfortable shoes
- water
- hat
- sunscreen
Wednesday 11th September
Come and join us for an enjoyable Afternoon Tea and Talk as part of History Redcliffe’s week-long festival, “Redcliffe Remembers 1824-2024”. Book your ticket here.
Our distinguished local historian, Pat Gee, will be the speaker for the event, providing valuable insights into the life of Redcliffe pioneer, Mary Phoebe Tubbs.
Mary’s is a story with lots of pieces to the puzzle. Like having the picture on the puzzle box and knowing where most of the puzzle pieces fit but there are still a few missing pieces.
Saturday 14th September 2024
History Redcliffe is also planning a Picnic in the Park for the following Saturday 14th September 2024. This will be a family-friendly event taking place in the Redcliffe Museum precinct. Check out the event page for more information.
