Ku-ring-gai Historical Society presents:
A History of the Greengate Hotel by Mark Dunn
On Saturday, 21 February 2026, after the Ku-ring-gai Historical Society General Meeting, Mark Dunn will present A History of the Greengate Hotel.
A true North Shore landmark, the Greengate Hotel is one of Sydney’s oldest continuously operating hotels. It brings together a rich history with enduring charm, making it a fitting focus for our February 2026 guest speaker at Ku-ring-gai Historical Society!
In his book, The Greengate Hotel: A Social and Development History (BBS Holdings, 2024), Mark Dunn has crafted a compelling and thoroughly researched account of Greengate’s history, exploring its beginnings in 1832 and the many changes that have resulted in the hotel we know and love today.
About the speaker
Dr Mark Dunn is a public historian with more than 30 years of experience in Sydney’s history, heritage and archaeology. He has completed a Master’s in Applied History and a PhD in the history of colonial race and class relations in the NSW convict colony. His book, The Convict Valley (Allen & Unwin, 2020), was shortlisted for the Australian Prime Minister’s Literary Awards for Australian History. He is an Executive Member of the RAHS Council, was the chair of the Professional Historians Association (NSW & ACT), a member of the NSW Heritage Council, and a previous president of the History Council of NSW. He has also acted as a consultant for the TV program Who Do You Think You Are? Australia.
Event details
Join us in Gordon Library Meeting Room 1 at 2:00 pm on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
The meeting room is in the Old Gordon Public School, adjoining the library, 799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon (corner Pacific Hwy and Park Ave).
It’s just a 5-minute walk from Gordon Station. For a map and parking information, see www.khs.org.au/contact-us
There is no charge to attend. Finishing time is approximately 3:30 pm, and you are welcome to stay for refreshments and a chat following the presentation.
In case of any last-minute changes, and for more information on our forthcoming talks, please check our website, www.khs.org.au/events
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