A decade of Mpumalanga Heritage

Those interested in heritage and history can expect a lot to look forward to in 2022.

Though movements were limited by the Covid regulations over the past two years, Mpumalanga Heritage hopes to have all on board for a year full of activities and outings.

This kicks off on Saturday January 29 at 09:00 at the cinema at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre to celebrate the first 10 years of the group’s existence with an audiovisual overview of highlights.

MHIG Chairman, Duncan Ballantyne, serving as one of the tour leaders on an excursion, explains to the group what happened here at the ruins of the old highveld farm of the Hall family, Torburnlea on the back road between Machadodorp and Waterval Boven.

The show will be interactive and the hope is to draw some collective ideas and support for further activities and projects.

The well-known and prolific Lowveld historian, Hans Bornman, will also be honoured for his lifelong contribution of documenting local history.

This will be followed by a very short and belated annual general meeting, and the sharing of ideas for a Lowveld cultural historic museum and archive based at Casterbridge.

The surface of the original Long Tom Pass was well-compacted gravel, seen here at Klein Spitskop near Sabie. Mpumalanga Heritage frequently explores old wagon routes and other interesting places with historical value.

Afterwards is a visit to the three current museums at Casterbridge – the famous car museum, the motorcycle museum and the motor racing museum that recently opened its doors.

The event will end with a festive lunch at GumTreez Pub & Grill to mix socially and to celebrate the first decade of Mpumalanga Heritage with some complimentary bubbly. Please book in advance with Tracy on 083 278 0676.

This is a good opportunity to join Mpumalanga Heritage at an annual fee of R200, payable at Kruger Lowveld Tourism at Crossing Shopping Centre, to share a year jam-packed with heritage activities, outings and gatherings in the company of like-minded people.

Mpumalanga Heritage during an excursion.
Well-known Mpumalanga tour operator, Louis John Haveman sharing his historical knowledge from the veranda at Krugerhof at Waterval Onder.
Mpumalanga Heritage during an excursion in Dullstroom, September 2021.
A visit to Dullstroom last year.

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