A Journey to Preserve the Past

In 1977, the Samford Districts Progress and Protection Association (SDPPA) produced their first edition of The Village Pump, a local newspaper for the community.

As it proved to be profitable, a decision was made by the SDPPA to invest some of the profits into a fund for a future museum in Samford. In 1979, during a meeting at John Scott Park with Government officers, it was announced that a tiny portion of the Council depot in Station Street would be made available as a museum site. Needless to say the committee were thrilled!

Fast forward to 1984 and the museum started to come to fruition. State Government and Council representatives managed to secure the Head teachers’ residence from Albany Creek State School as part of the museum infrastructure. Members and volunteers from other groups also worked tirelessly until The Samford District Historical Museum officially opened in May 1986. Now in 2023, the evidence of generous benefactors and dozens of volunteers dedicated efforts to preserve and present the history of Samford and surrounding districts since 1986 is seen during a browse through the museum.

In order to detail the museum’s vast history, a team of members have compiled a book, The Samford District Historical Museum 1986-2018 ; The Journey Continues to Preserve the Past that was launched during Australia Day celebrations this year. This picture-filled book was created over several years and contains fabulous stories about this historical facility. Copies are available from the museum for only $22. New members and volunteers are always welcome at the museum. Please direct enquiries to info@samfordmuseum.com. au or call 3289 2743.