Explore the history of the Northern Territory

We provide educational tools and publications that allow people of all ages to appreciate the past

Welcome to the Historical Society of the Northern Territory

A white building with a sign that says History House

The Historical Society of the Northern Territory (HSNT) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the study and promotion of the history and cultural heritage of Central Australia and Australia's Top End . 


Membership is open to individuals, families, and institutions. As a member, you will receive our annual journal (Northern Territory Historical Studies) and have the opportunity to take part in field trips and attend talks and orations.


The HSNT publishes books and occasional papers on a wide range of topics on Northern Territory history. These can be purchased from this website. Complimentary digital teaching materials are available on this site for download by schools and community groups.


Our Committee members are -

President – Derek Pugh

Vice President - Bev Phelts

Secretary – Libby Siebert

Treasurer – Lyn Reid

Council Members - Brian Reid, Clayton Fredericksen, Matthew James,  Peter Siebert, Vida Goodvach & Jane Munday


Our Life members are -

Nina Cameron, David Carment, Francis Good, Earl James, Michael Loos

Janie Mason, Lesley Mearns, Suzanne Parry, Brian Reid & Bev Phelts


Publications

The HSNT publishes an annual journal, books and occasional papers on a range of topics relating to the Northern Territory's history. 

Some of our books

View all Books

Education and Resources

We create evidence-based, curriculum-aligned education resources that help teachers and parents teach the history of the northern territory. Our resources include powerpoints, text and quizzes—and cover everything from Darwin's Rebellion to Aviation in the Northern Territory.

A black and white photo of a landscape with trees and houses
A black and white photo of a crowd of people
A stone house with a green roof and a porch
A crowd of people are gathered around a plane in the middle of a field.
A painting of a small island in the middle of a body of water.

Educational Resources

In 2020 the Historical Society of the Northern Territory conceived a project to promote the teaching and understanding of Northern Territory history in Territory schools and community organisations.

A black and white photo of a landscape with trees and houses
A black and white photo of a crowd of people
A stone house with a green roof and a porch
A crowd of people are gathered around a plane in the middle of a field.
A painting of a small island in the middle of a body of water.

Our Fieldtrips

A group of people standing next to each other on a dirt road.
A group of cars are parked in a dirt lot
A group of people standing under a tent with a sign that says lot 336
A group of people standing on top of a large rock
View all our field trips
A clipboard with a heart on it on a white background.

Donations

All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible

All donations should be labelled 'gift' and made out to: 

HSNT PUBLIC FUND: ANZ BANK

 BSB: 015896    A/c: 227325272,

Donor's name and contact details are needed for receipt. Please email hsnt@iinet.net.au