Linking People of the Past with Sites of the Present

The Georges River Local Government Area (LGA) is an important commercial, transport, environmental, medical and educational district with numerous sites of natural and cultural history and heritage and local historical significance.

A historical markers program, as guided by Georges River Council and the local community, looks to:

	Create awareness of the history, heritage and cultural identity of the Georges River LGA to build a strong sense of identity and belonging in the community
	Mark historically important places in the local area
	Incorporate a historical resource and open air archive which provides multi-dimensional and ongoing opportunities for community engagement with the local area

Georges River Council’s Historical Markers Program was launched in 2018 to highlight and recognise people and places of historical and cultural importance, as recommended by the local community.

Applications for the 2022 program are now open.

How can I be involved?

	Is there a historic person or place in Georges River you would like to nominate? In keeping with the theme of History Week 2022, we welcome nominations that focus on the ways our residents have worked, played and created whilst living in the Georges River Area.
	We will evaluate your submissions according to the following criteria: a) has a strong or special association with the life or work of a person, or group of people; b) has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group; c) marks and contributes to an understanding of the area’s cultural or natural history; and d) demonstrates special characteristics of a cultural or natural place. For more information, please read our Historical Markers Policy
	Let us know by contributing to our ideas wall. Click here or use the link below to submit your feedback.

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