THEY say history repeats and Port Macquarie Historical Society is about to show us everything old is new again.
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Keeping up with the times the society will show the community just how much it has its eye on the future with the launch of its new branding, logo and website this Sunday.
To celebrate the Port Macquarie Museum will host a free community "Museum Muster" from 9.30am until 2pm at the 22 Clarence Street premises.
Historical Society president Clive Smith said: "The Museum Muster is a free family fun day to launch our name and branding changes to the Port Macquarie community".
"The day will include free museum entry, a free sausage sizzle and morning tea, plus entertainment.
"Our new logo and website have been funded with the support of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Community Grants program, and mayor Peter Besseling will officially launch these at 10am with entertainment to follow throughout day."
Mr Smith said the event is called "muster" because as a penal settlement, Port Macquarie held many musters to count the convict population.
"We are inviting the community to come along, celebrate with us and be counted as our supporters.
"We expect our sausage sizzle and morning tea to be much better than convict rations.
"The museum's vast and significant collections have also been mustered through the generosity of our local community," Mr Smith said.
Throughout the day, members and volunteers will show how the collections are used to narrate and illustrate local stories.
Greta Warner has gathered entertainers including Wauchope Youth Theatre, Bago Magic, flute player Andre Storer, and Celtic duo Amber and Jason Bradshaw.
Soldiers from the 48th Regiment of Foot re-enactment group will ensure law and order is maintained, and visitors should be on the lookout for a convict or two.
People are welcome to wander in and out of the museum at their leisure and are welcome to stay the whole day.
As Clarence Street is currently being upgraded people might be curious to see the special exhibition of photos of the street across the ages.
Doors open at 9.30am with food and entertainment until 2pm.