Uncover the Rich Heritage of Mount Dandenong
Join us in preserving and sharing the fascinating stories and history of Mount Dandenong and its surrounding communities.
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Kelly’s Log Cabin Turns 100!
The Log Cabin in Mount Dandenong, was built for Agnes Portelli by Jack Dodd of Olinda and began operating as a Tea House in 1926. It has run as a hospitality establishment from then until the present day.
Latest News and Stories
- Visit to a Jack Dodd log cabin
On 26th July 2026, a group of members of the society visited a Jack Dodd cabin together with members of the Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society A log cabin built by Jack (John) Dodd Snr on the property in the late…
- Mountain Tales Issue 11
The latest edition of Mountain Tales contains articles on; The Sassafras Mechanics Institute Motoring along in the hills in times gone by A song and dance on the eve of war From Coo-ee to Clovelly … the long story in…
- Occasional Tales from the Mountain 09
W.H. Elsum and The Dandenongs: A Guide to Melbourne’s GreatPlayground A significant early tourist guide to the hills was W.H. Elsum’s The Dandenongs: A Guide to Melbourne’s Great Playground, published in 1929.
Society
Explore how we share historical stories and artifacts that highlight the unique culture and history of our beloved district
Books
- The Mount Dandenong Volcano
Mt. Dandenong is the remains of an ancient super-volcano. It is quiet enough now, but it was once part of a series of eruptions that were some of the most destructive on the planet.
Maps
Find out where things were
We are actively creating modern maps based on historical records. It requires painstaking research and considerable technical expertise. Maps available to the public are a small subset of those available to members.