Located on a 52-hectare site in the nation's capital, Pretoria, Freedom Park includes a vast wall commemorating the those who died in the struggle for freedom, a sanctuary space where visitors can light candles for those who were lost, and a majestic sculpture of reeds symbolizing the country's rebirth. According to its official web site, Freedom Park "stands as a monument to democracy, which was founded on the values of human dignity, rights and freedom. It serves as a symbol of the tortuous journey to and the sacrifices made for freedom." Freedom Park was envisioned by Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former president and leader in the fight to end Apartheid.
Freedom Park Head Office
PO Box 2710
Pretoria 0001
South Africa
+27-12-336 4000
freedompark.co.za
The 1820 Settlers' National Monument is in the Eastern Cape Province, overlooking Grahamstown. A living monument, it is home to a vibrant annual arts festival and is used as a conference center for educational and cultural outreach projects. The monument commemorates the country's English settlers who landed on South Africa's Algoa Bay on March 17, 1820. The settlers were encouraged to emigrate by the British government, which planned to extend its colonial empire into Africa.
Grahamstown Foundation
PO Box 304
Grahamstown 6140
South Africa
+27-46-603-1100
foundation.org.za
Located in Pretoria, the Voortrekker Monument honors the country's Afrikaans pioneers who traveled the "Great Trek" from the Cape Colony in the south to the country's midsection. A massive granite structure, the Voortrekker Monument is surrounded by a circular stone wall engraved with wagons, symbolic of the Voortrekker practice of "circling the wagons" when under attack. The monument is located on a nature preserve, and surrounded by an indigenous botanical garden.
Voortrekker Monument Heritage Site
Eeufees Road, Groenkloof
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
+27-12-326-6770
voortrekkermon.org.za
