A history of the Greengate Hotel

Next date: Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Mark Dunn presents 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 Ku-ring-gai Historical Society's first guest speaker for 2026!

In his book, 'The Greengate Hotel: A Social and Development History' (BBS Holdings, 2024) public historian 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.

You are welcome to stay for refreshments and a chat following the presentation.

About Mark Dunn

Descended from convicts who settled in the Hunter, Mark is a historian with 30 years of work 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 chair of the Professional Historians Association of NSW and ACT; is 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'.