Preserving & Promoting our
Rich History
To foster and promote interest in the historic past of South Africa, particularly of the Eastern Cape Province and more particularly of the Port Elizabeth district.
The Society was founded in 1959, to highlight different aspects of the City’s past. It is a cultural organization that promotes historical interest and research into local history in the Port Elizabeth/Nelson Mandela Bay Metro area.
Membership is open to all persons or organisations in sympathy with the aims of the Society and an application form can be downloaded from the relevant drop-down page. Members receive monthly notifications of events via email and a copy of our Journal, Looking Back, published towards the end of the year. Corresponding Members are only entitled to the journal.
Outings or presentations are arranged regularly and may include half- and full-day excursions, lectures, an Annual Lunch or Christmas Tea. A small charge is occasionally levied for these events, especially when refreshments are provided. Visits to places of interest are organised on a self-drive basis to cut costs.
Our Objectives
- To foster and promote interest in the historic past of South Africa, particularly of the Eastern Cape Province and more particularly of the Port Elizabeth district.
- The placing of descriptive plaques on buildings or other places of historic interest in Port Elizabeth and district.
- To disseminate the results of its work in the widest possible manner by the publication of a bulletin or journal, or by any other means.
- To undertake the organization of lectures, film showings, exhibitions and visits to local historic sites.
- To co-operate or associate with any other organization whether local or national having similar interests and objectives.
Preservation & Promotion
We aim to foster and promote interest in the historic past of South Africa, particularly of the Eastern Cape Province and more particularly of the Port Elizabeth district.
Research
The Society does not undertake personal research, but will try to assist with queries from the public provided they are directed via the Secretary.
Events & Outings
Excursions, lectures, an Annual Lunch or Christmas Tea. A small charge is occasionally levied for these events, especially when refreshments are provided. Visits to places of interest are organised on a self-drive basis to cut costs.
Members are entitled to one vote at the Annual General Meeting in February of each year or at a Special General Meeting.
