Aug2014_Samford Museum…..

What do you know about the Samford Historical Museum or where it is located?  The year the idea was conceived and the year it opened its doors to become a place filled with very precious and priceless treasures from around the district and they are still on display at the present time?  
 

Are you aware of the size of the property?  How about the actual buildings we have obtained, where did they come from, what was and now is their purpose?  Do you realise we have a genealogy section?  Maybe your relatives and friends have either used or donated goods and chattels.  Lots of questions I have asked I hear you say and for the answers. 

The museum is in Station Street, next to John Scott Park, Samford Village.  My research tells me 1977 was the year in which discussions commenced.  The first building on the site was the Albany Creek State School headmasters residence. This house served as headquarters for the huge projects ahead. 1986 was the opening date.  Its appearance has changed slightly over the years.  First impressions give you a feeling of a small site, but once walking around our visitors are amazed at its size.  Ground area is 1281 square metres (0.32) acres.  The replica school with its shingle roof is that of the Samford Provisional State School, set up exactly as they were in the 1870’s. School desks along with slates and slate pencils and lots of educational memorabilia. 

The Ferny Grove Railway Station looks exactly as it did at its original abode, but now houses information on the terrible rail disaster which happened in 1947.  The Mews has been erected by volunteers and fitted out with historically valued items, large and small, depicting early forms of transportation.  The cow bales has a black and white model of a cow with her calf. 

The small cream shed with all the relevant equipment, the slab kitchen decked out with what was needed for a large family of the era to maintain a healthy and affordable life style.  Adjacent to the kitchen is the washhouse displaying the necessary ancient articles of different eons.  The old brass copper, a clothes washing method.  The lady of the house spent all day Monday washing, washing and washing.  STORY TO BE CONTINUED IN OUR NEXT GRAPEVINE ARTICLE ………………..

We are open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays 10am – 4pm or by appointment for special group visits. Please phone Geoff on 0417 610 983 or 3289 2473 

Volunteers are always needed and very much welcomed. It is a great working environment, displaying camaraderie, companionship and social well being.