Great Fish River Museum
Postal address: PO Box 24
Cradock
5880
| Street address: 87 High Street |
City: Cradock Province: Eastern Cape Postal code: 5880 Country: South Africa
Phone: 0481 4509
Description
Built in 1849, the museum building was originally the second parsonage of the Dutch Reformed Church. Declared a national monument in1971, it still has the original yellow wood floor and ceilings. Displays in the main building show the history of Cradock, the 1820 Settlers, and Voortrekkers. Historical horse carts and hearses can be seen in the outbuildings. A new addition to the main building is a photographic display of Nelson Mandela, his life in the struggle. Also on the premises, The Cradock Four Gallery comprises of a text and photo display on the history of these well known activists.
Source: www.routes.co.za
Category: Museum Keywords: Culture; History
Ref ID: 31
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