This Saturday afternoon, at a meeting of the Kiama & District Historical Society (KDHS), Gail Taylor (nee Marks) and her brother Gary will talk about their historic pioneering family in the context of its landmark residence on Jamberoo Road, Terragong House, and their own lives spent in the Valley.

“As most KDHS members are relative newcomers to our area, it is wonderful to have an opportunity to hear at first hand their many recollections and experiences from earlier years and changes in so many aspects of life in Jamberoo valley,” says the Society’s Gordon Bell.

“Gail is an engaging and enthusiastic speaker and will talk about their family history; and Gary will focus on the farming activities of Terragong House and beyond.”

Terragong prior to the building of the House, c1840 (from the Mitchell Library)

“We welcome this unique opportunity to hear more about the property and Marks family members - past and present - who have contributed so much in so many ways to our area.”

Terragong House remained in the Marks family until 2014, when it was sold, restored and renovated, and became an award winning country house bed and breakfast.

Saturday 18 June 2022 at 2.30pm Kiama Library Auditorium (ground floor)

Entry for KDHS members will be free and a donation of $3 will apply to non-members