the Port Moody Heritage Society
The Port Moody Heritage Society (PMHS) was established in the mid-1960s under its original name, the Port Moody Historical Society. As Port Moody continued to grow, a dedicated group of local volunteers recognized the importance of preserving and sharing the city's history. On June 15, 1969, the Society was officially incorporated as a BC Society.
On May 23, 1973, the Society established a museum in a portable building located at the corner of Kyle Street and George Street. As its collection and community initiatives expanded, the Society purchased the former Port Moody CPR Station in 1978 and relocated its collection to the building's present site on Murray Street.
Following extensive restoration and renovation work, the Port Moody Heritage Society officially opened the new museum on July 1, 1983. With the opening of the museum in '83, came a new name: the Port Moody Heritage Society. This new name reflected the organization's larger commitment to heritage preservation and education.
Interested in becoming a part of Port Moody's legacy? Learn more below about joining our Board of Directors.
Port Moody Heritage Society is currently looking for energetic people to join our Board of Directors. We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to support heritage and education surrounding the Burrard Inlet. Our members and staff strive to support the community and drive efforts toward heritage conservation through development of exhibitions and collections, as well as advocate for various historic sites of significance such as the IOCO Townsite.
Our Board of Directors provides guidance and leadership on the strategic direction of Pomo Museum. Members who are recruited should be committed to supporting heritage in our community, willing to fulfill the duties of a board member and volunteer their time, talents and other resources to ensure our success.
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm .
The Nominating Committee makes recommendations based on experience and interest, current board skills, and principles of equity. The goal is to continue developing our board to best serve the aims, objectives and needs of the society.
Become a Board Member
We look for individuals with experience in the following areas:
Board Secretary
Finance/ Accounting
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing/Communications/PR
Human Resources
Government Relations
Grant Writing
We are also looking for:
Not-for-profit board experience
A history of leadership
Reflect the diversity of Port Moody
A desire to protect and support heritage efforts
