The museum was run by famed artist, animator and author Monty Wedd and his wife Dorothy. Sadly, Mr Wedd, who had a great love of Australian history, died in 2012 aged 91.

However, his legacy was carried on by Dorothy and the extended Wedd family, who last year celebrated five generations with the birth of the newest member to the pioneering family, Atticus Clements.

Mrs Wedd, now in her 90s, was said to be ecstatic with news of the birth and the extension of the Wedd family in Port Stephens.

Daughter Sandy McDonald, who lives in Karuah, said that her mother was slowing down but with the support of family would still open the museum for busloads of visitors on request.

"She still likes to operate the museum so there's always a family member there whenever visitors call to make a booking," Mrs McDonald said. 

"The family is excited to be celebrating five generations. It was a very proud moment for all."

Also gathered at the celebration were Mrs McDonald's son Jason Clements and his son Dylan Clements nursing new born Atticus.

In 2014, the late Monty Wedd was inducted into the Cartoonist Hall of Fame Mr Wedd and his legacy lives on through the Williamtown Monarch Historical Museum. He was best-known for his Dollar Bill character, created to help Australian residents convert into the decimal currency in 1966.