History Society

The History Society is an events based society that runs day trips to historic locations across Cornwall as well as popular social events such as our annual boat party and winter ball.

The History Society hosts popular history themed social events such as our themed boat parties, pub quizzes, Winter and Summer Ball, beach BBQs, pizza parties, trips and movie screenings. Additionally, we also host guest speakers, provide academic help and large scale collaborative events with other societies. Whether you are interested in quieter gatherings or great parties, historical trips or academic talks, we are the society for you. Membership is only £5 for the entire year and will get you discounts on every event. Follow our Instagram @exefalhistorysociety for regular updates!
 

Event List:

October 

  • Wednesday 16th - Guest Speaker: Professor Susan R. Grayzel (of Utah State University, USA) - Join Professor Grayzel for an guest talk on chemical warfare, interwar history and international law, with a free drinks reception afterwards, Daphne DuMaurier Building Seminar Room M, 3pm - 4pm.
  • Sunday 20th - St.Michaels Mount Trip - A day trip to Cornwall's most iconic castle.
  • Wednesday 23rd - Black History Month Film Screening

November

  • Saturday 9th - St.Mawes Castle Trip - A boat trip from Falmouth to the scenic village of St.Mawes and a visit to its Castle.
  • Friday 22nd Humanities Charity Winter Ball w/ Pub Quiz - For our biggest night of the year we will be hosting a formal winter ball at the Palacio Lounge in town along with GEMs, The Progressive Society, Global Politics Society and RAD (Raise and Donate). The night will feature live music from Jam First Big Band and The Razz and the Rose and a humanities pub quiz with prizes. All profits from the night will go towards St. Petrocs, a charity which tackles homelessness in Cornwall.

December
No Events

We will be hosting lots more events in the new year, including more day trips to historic locations once the weather is nicer.

Follow our Instagram to stay updated and get in touch if you have any suggestions of what you would like us to do!
 

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Vice President

Treasurer

Events Coordinator

Social Media Secretary

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Upcoming events

Guest Talk with Professor Susan R. Grayzel on Chemical Warfare, Interwar History and International Law
16th October
Penryn Campus, Daphne DuMaurier (DdM), Seminar Room M
Join Professor Susan R. Grayzel, highly accomplished author, international warfare expert and Professor of History at Utah State University for a talk on chemical warfare, interwar history and international law with a free drinks reception after.
St. Michaels Mount Trip
20th October
Penryn train station
Black History Month Film Screening
23rd October
Old Chapel Lecture Theatre
To celebrate Black History Month, we will be hosting a free film screening. Event Details TBD.
St. Mawes Castle Trip
9th November
Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth
Join History Society as we take the ferry from Falmouth's Prince of Wales Pier to the charming village of St.Mawes where we will visit St. Mawes Castle.
Humanities Charity Winter Ball w/ GEMS, The Progressives and Global Politics Society
22nd November
The Palacio Lounge, Falmouth
Join the History Society, and many other societies for the biggest night of the year as we host our annual winter ball featuring live music from the Jam First Big Band and The Razz and the Rose, raising money for St. Petroc's homelessness charity.

For information about our upcoming events, please refer to our Instagram page. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

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