The Grenfell and District Historical Society celebrated 60 years of operation on Saturday, July 27, with a bumper attendance of 78 guests.

Grenfell Historical Society's Di Griffiths said it was a very successful afternoon of celebrations hosted at the Little Theatre on Rose Street.

Ms Griffiths said they would like to thank Unwind for supplying the afternoon tea, Raine and Thorne for taking the bookings and the Grenfell Dramatic Society for providing the Little Theatre rooms for use.

The guests were welcomed by Pam Livingstone on behalf of the Dramatic Society and Peter Mitton, President of the Grenfell Historical Society. Also helping to celebrate the Grenfell Historical Society's anniversary were Dot Lamkin, George Walker, Eunice Clarke and Terry and Deidre Carroll.

Along with the afternoon tea, guests were able to view to several historical videos and audio files including the opening of the renovation of the Historical Society's building in 1973 by George Freudenstein, as well as 'The Adventures of Dot' and recordings of advertisements at the Royal Theatre from the 1950s.

Ms Griffiths said another big focus of the afternoon included the Back to Grenfell celebrations.

To commemorate the centenary, the Grenfell Historical Society is reprinting the original 110 page book which was the official souvenir of celebrations.

Orders are being taken for this reprinted book at the Museum for $50. The Museum is open on Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 4pm and on Monday from 9:30am to 2pm.