Onehunga Fencible & Historical Society Inc

We are the local museum and archive facility for the neighbourhood and have the only brick Blockhouse from 1860 left in NZ (Category 1 Heritage NZ listed). A 1958 replica of a Fencible cottage, fully furnished in the period circa 1847 and also fully furnished in the period the 1860 original manse for the Congregational Church. The first minister was Rev. Richard Laishley, hence the name. We welcome visitors & prospective members to our monthly meetings and coast to coast walkers. These are held in the Blockhouse, Jellicoe Park, at 2.30 pm, on the fourth Sunday of the month February to November. Otherwise open via appointment. Groups, schools and Coast to Coast walkers much welcome!