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January 30, 2017
Hermanus History Society

Uncovering the past of Grotto Beach

September 26, 2016
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MAY ARDERNE TREDGOLD (1901-1991)

May Arderne Tredgold features importantly in the history of Hermanus. In 1965, at the age of 64, she published the first book-length history of Hermanus, entitled Village of the Sea: The Story of Hermanus. The book is still in print, more than 50 years later and is for most people […]
May 19, 2016
Hermanus History Society

Burchell’s Travels

Presented by Susan Buchanan Just over 200 years ago, in 1810, a 30-year-old Englishman named William Burchell landed in Cape Town after a four-year stint as a naturalist on St Helena Island. The following year he embarked on an epic journey through the Cape Colony, which lasted four years and […]
May 17, 2016
Greek Chapel Onrus

Did you know that the smallest Greek chapel in southern Africa is in Onrus?

The society aims to bring the history of Hermanus alive to residents and visitors. Inaugurated in May  2012 has employed a variety of ways to fulfil the above aims- creating a membership base who have regular meetings and site visits to learn about local history. 24 projects have been undertaken […]