Our aim is to investigate, record and promote the history of Sittingbourne and the local area by research, study, education and publication.
We believe that History is the Glue that holds Communities Together
The Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne is a non-profit making organisation, set up in 2004, by a group of local volunteer historians.
The members of the Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne (HRGS) share a passion for history, in particular for our local heritage. We run group research projects and support members with their individual research interests. Many of our members are actively involved with archaeology and we hold various events and digs throughout the year.
HRGS were previously at The Heritage Hub, Unit 17 The Forum, Sittingbourne, and have moved to The Heritage Annex, 110 High Street, Rainham, ME8 8AR.
Our facilities there include our Library, Archive and Research Facilities, all available by appointment by contacting us.
The Research Room, available to our members, contains a large collection of local resources, including documents, microfilms, photographs and maps, as well as its own local history and archaeology library.
We publish research articles ten times a year, written by local people for local people, in our magazine called ‘The Archive’. To learn more about us, please visit our Facebook, or purchase a copy of “The Archive”.
All of our work is carried out by volunteers.
With over 37,000 hours of time clocked up by 2022, the Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne ‘Heritage Team’ volunteers are at the heart of what we do. We carry out local heritage investigations by documentary and archaeological research. Much of this work is then published and or presented both visually and orally to the community via our exhibition centre, known as The Heritage Hub.
We wish to thank all our volunteers and appreciate the time and effort they put in. Their work and enthusiasm is appreciated and celebrated as can be seen below. We also always welcome all offers from volunteers. There is always work to be done and whatever your skills and whatever time you can give, we can find something for you to help and enjoy doing. Call into the Heritage Hub and have a chat with us.
HRGS 2025-2026 Committee
