The SS Kadie was a steam ship chartered by Joseph Barry for his import & export business basedi in swellendam The ship carries its cargo up the Breede river to Malgas.
SHA are going to visit Genadendal Mission Station, the oldest mission station in South Africa. There will a guided tour followed by lunch at "Fiore" Restaurant in Greyton
Miss Scarlet in the Kitchen with the what? Stories and Intrigues of Swellendam's Historical Somebodies." a talk by Lauren jacobs
On Heritage Day (24 September) members of SHA took a trip to de Hoop particularly to see the new exhibition on
SHA restored the old dipgat with the help of many generous donors, who gave their time and expertise & made donations. This board acknowledges their generosity
Blombos cave museum, - Sanet van Deventer, Information centre feeding of eels - Mariaan Harris, visit. to the beach to see ancient fish traps- Deon Begeman
We have now secured the weekend of the 6, 7, and 8 October as THE date. The itinerary is still in the planning phase but looks a bit like this at present.
Horses were imported to South Africa from many different countries to participate in this war. The ask of these willing creatures was huge. Sandra's talk will give us a unique view of this war from a