August 28, 2021

Members Excursion 23.08.2021

Professor John de Gruchy and his wife Isobel introduced us to the work of Volmoed Christian Retreat and its history. Isobel told us about the local botany and we were able to see her wild flower paintings.
August 10, 2021
Hermanus History Society

HERMANUS HISTORY SOCIETY MEMBERS MEETING

Monday, Aug 2: 16.00 (see link below) SELF-SACRIFICING MINISTRY? MORAVIAN MINISTRY TO SOUTH AFRICA’S LEPROSY INSTITUTION IN THE 19TH CENTURY BY DR PIETER BOON To date, little systematic research has been done into the Moravians’ involvement in the care for those infected and affected by leprosy. The research used for […]
July 22, 2021
Hermanus History Society

HERMANUS HISTORY SOCIETY NEWSLETTER: JULY 2021

We have to change the programme for July, following the move to Level 4 Covid regulations. The group of Hermanus residents who would have spoken to us on 19 July will be unable to meet to prepare for the meeting and would prefer to make their input at a live […]
June 28, 2021
Hermanus History Society

The history of High Street, Hermanus

SPEAKER: ROBIN LEE DAE: 21 JUNE 2021 TIME: 16.00 TO 17.00 Many members will have noticed the recent improvements made to High Street as part of the Municipality’s Renewal Programme for the town’s Central Business District. This presentation will trace the history of High Street from the first survey and […]