Nelson Mandela Month 2024 at Caledon Museum
Join us throughout July to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Women’s Month/Day is a tribute not only to the thousands of women who marched on that day in 1956, but also a tribute to the pioneers of the women’s movement in this country, dating back to 1913 when women like Charlotte Maxeke led the way in establishing the ANC Women’s League and encouraging women to engage in the struggle for freedom. Pioneers include Cissy, Jaynab and Amina Gool, who were amongst the leaders of the National Liberation League and the Non-European United Front of the 1930s.
The names of Ray Alexander Simons, Elizabeth Mafikeng and Elizabeth Abrahams will always be associated with the struggles of women. In the 1940s Amina Pahad and Gadijah Christopher, who were amongst the first volunteers to occupy the site of the 1946 Passive Resistance Campaign on Umbilo Road in Durban cannot go unnoticed.
The Caledon Museum consists of two buildings with exhibits depicting many different aspects of Caledon’s history and culture. Collections on display include memorabilia such as antique clothing, vintage medical equipment and historical militaria which all make for a fascinating visit that highligh...
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End gender-based violence, enable change and/or no violence against women and children.